Newcastle transfer news: Magpies ‘interested’ in £20m winger, Sven Botman blow, ‘offer made’

Reports in Italy have suggested AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini could help the Serie A giants see off competition from Newcastle United to sign Lille defender Sven Botman.

Sky Sports Italia have suggested the Magpies have offered more for the highly-rated centre-back - but Botman could be swayed to move to Milan due to the presence of director Maldini.

The former Italy defender made over 900 appearances for I Rossoneri and earned 126 caps for his country during a stellar 25-year career at the top level of the game.

The report states that a call to Botman from Maldini could sway the centre-back to snub United’s advances to join Milan.

Bundesliga club prepare for departure of Magpies target

German outlets are reporting Bundesliga club Freiburg are preparing for the summer exit of highly-rated centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck.

Newcastle are just one of a number of clubs to be linked with a move for the defender, who has been tipped for a call-up to the Germany squad in the near future.

Freiburg sporting director Jochen Saier told Kicker: “Nico is a special player who has a lot of potential for development.

“The combination leads to interest from big clubs. That’s why we will have to deal with his personal details in the summer with an open mind.”

Kicker have also suggested Borussia Dortmund are considering a move for Schlotterbeck as they look to partner him with Niklas Sule, who agreed a free transfer move from Bayern Munich earlier this week.

‘Big offer’ made for French international

GiveMeSport understands Newcastle have made a substantial pre-contract offer to Barcelona and France winger Ousmane Dembele.

The former Borussia Dortmund star has been in dispute with the Catalan giants throughout the last six months and is currently in the final stages of his existing deal at the Camp Nou.

The likes of Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea have all been credited with an interest in the 24-year-old - but Newcastle have made the first move to sign a player they believe would be a big statement of intent.

England goalkeeper disappointed United move did not happen

The Daily Mail have reported Manchester United and England goalkeeper Dean Henderson was left ‘disappointed’ by a failed loan move to Newcastle.

The former Sheffield United loanee was one of a number of goalkeepers targeted by the Magpies during the January transfer window and it is believed a deadline day loan offer was submitted.

The Manchester Evening News also suggested Newcastle keeper Martin Dubravka rejected a move to Old Trafford as part of an exchange deal for Henderson.

Magpies to compete with Premier League rivals for Ligue 1 winger

Reports in Africa have credited Newcastle with an interest in Nantes winger Moses Simon.

The Nigerian international is valued at around £20million by the Ligue 1 club and Leeds United are also believed to be monitoring the situation.

Nigerian outlet Own Goal have suggested the Magpies are ‘locked in talks’ with Nantes and could offer the winger around £100,000 to tempt him to Tyneside.