Talks under way for Sven contract deal

NEWCASTLE United are understood to have started preliminary talks on a new deal for Sven Botman, according to talk in Holland.

- By LEE RYDER Chief Newcastle writer

Newcastle's hierarchy are looking to pin down defender Sven Botman and get a contract extension signed

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We reported on November 15 that Botman had held heart-to-heart talks with Eddie Howe earlier this month, with claims in the Netherlands - via our counterparts at Voetbal International - suggesting that Ross Wilson now has discussions for a new deal for the defender scheduled with his agent.

With Botman having an outside chance of getting a World Cup call-up with Holland, it’s understood that he had held chats with Howe on selection amid welcome stiff competition for spots in the centre-back area.