Botman and Lingard 'desperately wanted to come' to Newcastle, insists Staveley
Newcastle director Amanda Staveley says Lille defender Sven Botman and Manchester United's Jesse Lingard "desperately" wanted to join the club in January.
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Newcastle director Amanda Staveley says Lille defender Sven Botman and Manchester United's Jesse Lingard "desperately" wanted to join the club in January.
Kai Havertz has sent a message of support to Chelsea teammate Romelu Lukaku and defended the striker after he was dropped from the team following a peripheral display against Crystal Palace.
Thomas Tuchel says the form of Cesar Azpilicueta and N'Golo Kante will ensure he sleeps well ahead of Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.
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