Newcastle offer £29m plus add-ons for Lille defender Sven Botman

Newcastle have offered around £29m plus add-ons for Lille defender Sven Botman this summer.

The French side are pushing for £34m for the 22-year-old Holland international who also has interest from AC Milan.

One of Newcastle's other targets, striker target Hugo Ekitike has picked up a hamstring injury while on international duty which could delay his move from Reims.

Earlier this week, Botman revealed he intends to leave Lille this summer confirmed both clubs are interested in signing him. 

Shortly after becoming the richest club in world football, Eddie Howe 's side were heavily interested in Botman and made bids in the region of £32million during the January transfer window.

They failed to push a deal over the line but have continued their pursuit this summer, alongside Serie A champions AC Milan, who are also interested in the Dutchman.

Botman came through the ranks at Ajax but failed to make a single appearance for the senior team before moving to Lille in 2020. 

He played 37 games in his first campaign, helping his side to the Ligue 1 title for the first time in 10 years. 

Botman also helped Lille to the knockout stages of the Champions League this season before eventually being knocked out in the last-16 by Chelsea.  

He has now said he intends to leave Lille this summer as he 'intends to take a [different] step' in his career. 

When asked by Dutch outlet Algemeen Dagblad if he has played his last game for the Ligue 1 side, the 22-year-old said: 'I don't know, but I think so. I intend to take a step.

'Talks are underway now. I won't go into all of that, but it's going well. I do hope that the transfer for the new season is completed. Preferably also for the pre-season, yes.'

Botman went on to reveal both Newcastle