Here is your 4am Newcastle United transfer digest.
Botman talks
Newcastle United were unsuccessful in January approaches for Sven Botman and Diego Carlos, and the Lille star is still attracting the attention of Serie A giants AC Milan.
The Dutch defender's agent was invited to the Rossoneri's Coppa Italia victory against Lazio at the San Siro on Wednesday, and talks have been held over a summer switch.
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Fabrizio Romano claims Botman has been identified as a 'priority target', while Italian outlet Calciomercato has described the latest meeting as giving a 'stronger impulse' to a deal.
The 22-year-old has confirmed his intention to leave the Ligue 1 outfit this summer, and admitted in a recent interview it would be 'fun' to join a 'great project' at St James' Park.
Bissouma claim
The Magpies are reportedly locked in talks with Brighton over a compensation package for technical director Dan Ashworth.
Seagulls midfielder Yves Bissouma is among a lengthy list of players recently linked with a move to Newcastle, and pundit Kevin Campbell believes the arrival of Ashworth could help United land the 25-year-old.
He told Football Insider: “Look, Dan Ashworth would give Newcastle a better chance of getting Bissouma, you can’t deny that.
“He is going to be available for a move in the summer because of his contract situation and there is going to be a lot of clubs after him. All of the clubs in the race for him will have the money so it will be an interesting one.
“Dan Ashworth has the inside information, the inside scoop if you like. That will not always lead to a deal but it will certainly help Newcastle if they really want the player.”
