Sven Botman’s agent has insisted that it is ‘not a disaster’ for the player to remain in France amid the interest from Newcastle United and AC Milan.
Numerous reports in England and Italy have the Magpies chasing Botman today as they try to tie up a deal before the end of deadline day.
They’ve been interested in the Dutchman for some time and chasing a deal for the best part of this month, with Eddie Howe keen to improve his defence.
Lille have been completely against doing a deal, though, insisting that Newcastle pay a big fee for the highly-rated defender.
So far, the two clubs have failed to settle on a figure, and the latest reports have indicated a deal simply won’t be happening before the window shuts.
“He stays in France. Well, he’s not leaving this winter, no,” he told Voetbal International.
“There was indeed a lot of interest. There were also bids from several clubs, but ultimately no club was able to meet the asking price that Lille have in their head.
“No price was ever mentioned, and now they have decided simply not to sell him.
“They (Lille) have become champions and are now playing Champions League. It’s only his second season in a top league at a nice club, so it’s not a disaster to stay.”
