Overview
- Newcastle have begun preliminary discussions with Sven Botman’s representatives, with the early meetings described as relaxed and positive.
- Club sources indicate Newcastle do not plan to sell the centre back, framing the renewal as a top priority for Ross Wilson.
- Botman is understood to be receptive to fresh terms and is content at the club, with talks progressing without urgency.
- Liverpool and Chelsea are monitoring his situation, with recruitment sources suggesting he suits Arne Slot’s approach and could strengthen Chelsea’s defence.
- No formal offers have been reported, and external interest is characterized as contingent, including scenarios such as uncertainty over Ibrahima Konaté’s future at Liverpool.