01 Apr 2021 09:48:44
Hi Eds, I've just read an article linking Sven Botman as a potential summer target and left footed partner for Harry Maguire. He has apparently been watched at Lille, is only 21, played this week for the Dutch U21's, and seems to fit the purchase profile, no injury issues too. Is this just a tabloid punt or is there any real interest? Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - Sven Botman (CB) Agreed move to Lille as a GM replacement last summer - Marseille and Inter were also interested. If Liverpool want him, Lille will look to a huge profit on the small amount paid as they will not want to sell a player who has only been at the club a few months. However, it makes more sense than most of the suggestions, but I don't know of any approach to Lille. Clubs speak with agents all of the time. Ajax promoted Timber and Rensch ahead of Botman and let him go just because they thought he was too slow for their game - but he is well respected as a defender. He would not be what Klopp really wants but he is young and has experience at a decent level. Has been recommended to Manchetser United by a former player - they will take a look but he would be way down their list.}


1.) 01 Apr 2021
01 Apr 2021 10:12:25
Thanks for the reply and info Ed002.


2.) 01 Apr 2021
01 Apr 2021 10:40:35
Botman is rather slow, it doesn't make much sense partnering him with Maguire.