TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey reports that Newcastle are confident Sven Botman is ready to commit his future to the North East.
Moreover, the defender is expected to be the first of several key first-team players lined up for new contracts, with talks set to be fast-tracked and a deal potentially wrapped up by January.
Newcastle are keen to keep negotiations smooth, aware that the 25-year-old has become a genuine target for other clubs and is attracting significant attention.
TBR Football adds that PSG and Inter Milan have both monitored Botman’s progress closely in England, while Chelsea and Manchester City are also believed to be admirers.
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