Lille defender Jose Fonte has urged Premier League clubs to follow up their interest in Sven Botman.
The 21-year-old has been linked with a summer move to an unnamed ‘major European club’, sparking talk that he could be on his way to Liverpool or Manchester United.
Fonte, who played in the Premier League for Southampton and West Ham United, believes that his teammate possesses the attributes needed to shine in English football.
“He is a top player,” Fonte told talkSPORT.
“I must say I was surprised when he first arrived.