Liverpool remain interested in signing Newcastle United defender Sven Botman.
They plan to sign the 26-year-old Dutch international at the end of the season, but it remains to be seen whether Newcastle are prepared to allow him to leave.
According to SportsBoom, Liverpool are considering making an offer for him. Botman has also been linked with Chelsea.
Liverpool eyeing Sven Botman transfer
Liverpool recently reached an agreement to sign Jeremy Jacquet. However, they are considering adding another defender to the team. With Ibrahima Konate set to leave the club on a free transfer in the summer and Virgil van Dijk entering the twilight stages of his career, a replacement will likely be needed in the future.
Additionally, Joe Gomez is injury prone and will likely be moved. It’s no wonder Liverpool are considering multiple defensive options.
Botman would be a great addition
Botman has performed well for Newcastle in the Premier League and there is no doubt that he could do well at Liverpool. However, he suffered a number of injuries during his stay in England. Liverpool will not want to sign a player who is prone to injury. They need someone of great caliber, but it remains to be seen whether they are prepared to take a chance on Newcastle’s star player.
The opportunity to join Liverpool would be an exciting one for the Dutch international. It will be a step up for him and he will be playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world. He will also join a team that could be in the hunt for trophies.
However, Newcastle already lack defensive strength and selling one of their best players would be a huge blow. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop.
