Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Dutch defender Sven Botman from Newcastle United this summer.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Chelsea are hoping to sign Dutch defender Sven Botman. But securing an agreement with Newcastle United might be a tall order for the West London club.
Botman has established himself as a reliable Premier League defender, and he could prove to be a quality acquisition for the Blues. Chelsea need to start planning for a future without Thiago Silva, who is in the twilight years of his career and will likely leave as a free agent this summer. Signing Botman could prove to be a wise decision.
It will be interesting to see if Newcastle United are prepared to let the 24-year-old leave at the end of the season. The Dutchman is a key player for them and he is undoubtedly their best defender. Letting him leave and joining a direct rival could prove to be a poor decision for the Magpies.
Newcastle have an ambitious project, and they will look to compete for major trophies in the coming seasons. They cannot afford to sell their best players to direct rivals. Both Newcastle United and Chelsea could miss out on European qualification, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Sven Botman could be open to a new challenge
Chelsea are undoubtedly one of the biggest clubs in the world despite their struggles this season. So, Botman could be tempted to join them. He has already proven himself in the Premier League and could make an immediate impact at Chelsea if he moves to Stamford Bridge.
Newcastle United paid £35 million for the defender when they signed him from LOSC Lille. So, it remains to be seen how much they demand for his services if they are open to selling. Meanwhile, Chelsea have shown interest in other defenders, including Ousmane Diomande.
It is fair to assume that the only way Botman will be allowed to leave is if he decides to force a move. Newcastle have had a disappointing season, and they will look to build on it and come back stronger next year. Selling some of their best players is not the right way forward. So, the player might have to force an exit to get the deal done.
