Newcastle United close in on Ligue 1 title winning centre-back as £35m fee is agreed

The Magpies have agreed a £35million transfer fee with Lille OSC for the Dutch defender, who is expected to travel to Newcastle for a medical next week. 

Newcastle weren't the only team interested in Botman's services, with the north-east outfit forced to fight off competition from Serie A champions AC Milan.

Paperworks are being signed tonight between Newcastle and Lille for Sven Botman, here we go! Full agreement confirmed, €37m with add ons - and contract being prepared for Botman.