Newcastle’s Sven Botman idolizes Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk
NEWCASTLE: Sven Botman has laughed off comparisons with compatriot Virgil van Dijk but hopes to one day reach the Liverpool star’s level — and do it with Newcastle United.
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Newcastle United young talents already attempting to impress Eddie Howe in pre-season
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe will cast his eye over some of the club's youth prospects this summer as he prepares his side for the Premier League restart next month. The Magpies coach had a bulk of his players back for the first day of pre-season on Friday as he gets to work ahead of the opening day fixture with Nottingham Forest.
Newcastle United verdict cast on defensive additions after Sven Botman signing
Newcastle United have been praised for their business in the transfer market after the arrival of Sven Botman. Former Premier League shot stopper Paddy Kenny believes Eddie Howe's side will be 'solid' next season as they head into the 2022/23 Premier League campaign.
Newcastle could land a new £60m talent as PIF plot move for "refreshing" £42k-p/w wiz - opinion
Newcastle United have already splashed the cash during the summer transfer window in an effort to strengthen their squad.
Imagine him & Bruno: Howe can form "superb" duo as NUFC plot offer for £30m "master" - opinion
Newcastle United showed during the January transfer window that they are not averse to securing deals for players from fellow Premier League clubs.
Drastic transformation in Newcastle United defence outlines rapid change under new ownership
Newcastle United’s backline is unrecognisable from the one that faced West Ham on the opening day of last season. Despite taking the lead twice through Callum Wilson and Jacob Murphy, the Magpies succumbed to a 4-2 home defeat - a result that set the tone for the first half of the campaign.
Sven Botman will end some Newcastle careers as ruthless Eddie Howe gets added transfer bonus
No one is safe at Newcastle United and Sven Botman's big-money move from Lille is a fresh reminder of that as the Magpies' defence and the dressing room as a whole are shaken up once more.
Botman ‘travelling’ to Newcastle to finalise deal
Only five Premier League teams conceded more goals than Newcastle United last season (62) while only four clubs had fewer clean sheets (8), so Eddie Howe will want to bolster his backline this summer.