Sven Botman is now odds on to join Newcastle and link up with Kieran Trippier, whose transfer from Atletico Madrid was confirmed earlier today.
Lille centre-back Sven Botman has been shortened into a best price of 3/5 to become another January transfer window signing for Eddie Howe at Newcastle.
Newcastle have acted swiftly in this window having already secured the services of England international Kieran Trippier.
Eddie Howe knows to stay up in this season Newcastle leaky defence will need adjusting, with the Magpies already conceding 42 goals this season in the Premier League.
Botman is a highly promising centre-back, who played a significant part in Lille's title winning season.
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Who are the other contenders?
Newcastle have already seen one bid knocked down by Lille to Botman is currently 6/5 to stay at the French Champions.
There is significant distance between the next club and a stay at Lille with Serie A title contenders AC Milan next in the market at 8/1.
After AC Milan you can see the likes of Manchester United (17/1), Tottenham (20/1) and Arsenal (20/1).
Sven Botman next club odds:
- Newcastle – 3/5
- Lille – 6/5
- AC Milan - 8/1
- Manchester United - 17/1
- Tottenham - 20/1
- Arsenal - 20/1
