Newcastle transfer news: 'Ridiculous ambition' could seal summer deal for Sven Botman

Newcastle United’s ‘ridiculous’ ambition could allow them to resurrect a move to bring Sven Botman to St James’ Park in the summer, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

The Magpies became the richest club in world football when the Saudi Arabia-based Public Investment Fund led a £305million takeover last October.

Newcastle went into the January transfer window with Lille central defender Botman among their top targets and although they failed to prise him away from the Ligue 1 outfit, it was not for the want of trying.

The Magpies submitted multiple bids as head coach Eddie Howe, who was appointed in November, looked to bolster the squad he inherited from Steve Bruce.

However, the Tynesiders were forced to admit defeat as it became clear Lille were unwilling to sanction Botman’s departure midway through the campaign.

It appears a deal could still be struck when the transfer window reopens as Botman told Ziggo Sport, via The Sun, that Newcastle have a ‘very nice project’.

In an interview with Le Parisien, via Get French Football News, Lille president Olivier Letang has also revealed he will hold discussions over the 22-year-old Dutchman’s future in the summer.

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Jones believes Newcastle are in a strong position to finally land the 6 ft 5 Botman at the end of the season following their frustrations last month.

The transfer insider feels the significant investment made by the Public Investment Fund and the consortium’s other backers show the Magpies are heading in the right direction.

Jones told GIVEMESPORT: “Newcastle have done their ground work. The player has managed to find out more about them and has now got the opportunity over the coming