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Newcastle close to making a breakthrough in £30m battle for Lille defender Sven Botman... and remain hopeful of reaching agreement over the structure of Hugo Ekitike's transfer

Newcastle are concentrating efforts on Lille defender Sven Botman after agreeing to sign Matt Targett from Aston Villa in a £15m deal.

Newcastle face competition from AC Milan for Dutch centre-back Botman who is valued at £30m.

Earlier this week, Botman revealed he intends to leave Lille this summer confirmed both clubs are interested in signing him.

Newcastle are concentrating efforts on signing Lille defender Sven Botman this summer

Shortly after becoming the richest club in world football, Eddie Howe 's side were heavily interested in Botman and made bids in the region of £32million during the January transfer window.