Newcastle target Sven Botman holds AC Milan talks and Yves Bissouma transfer claim

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Newcastle United were unsuccessful in January approaches for Sven Botman and Diego Carlos, and the Lille star is still attracting the attention of Serie A giants AC Milan.

The Dutch defender's agent was invited to the Rossoneri's Coppa Italia victory against Lazio at the San Siro on Wednesday, and talks have been held over a summer switch.

Fabrizio Romano claims Botman has been identified as a 'priority target', while Italian outlet Calciomercato has described the latest meeting as giving a 'stronger impulse' to a deal.

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The 22-year-old has confirmed his intention to leave the Ligue 1 outfit this summer, and admitted in a recent interview it would be 'fun' to join a 'great project' at St James' Park.

The Magpies are reportedly locked in talks with Brighton over a compensation package for technical director Dan Ashworth.

Seagulls midfielder Yves Bissouma is among a lengthy list of players recently linked with a move to Newcastle, and pundit Kevin Campbell believes the arrival of Ashworth could help United land the 25-year-old.

He told Football Insider: “Look, Dan Ashworth would give Newcastle a better chance of getting Bissouma, you can’t deny that.

“He is going to be available for a move in the summer because of his