Sven Botman

Sven Botman has finalized his transfer from Lille to Premier League club Newcastle United. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year deal with the club. He is Eddie Howe's third summer signing, after the arrivals of Matt Targett and Nick Pope last month. The Badhoevedorp-born player had his physical on Tyneside earlier this week, and the legalities of the transfer were finalized on July 1.