# Newcastle United is interested in signing 3 defenders in January

URL: https://technosports.co.in/newcastle-united-signing-3-defenders/  
Published: 2021-12-25  
Updated: 2021-12-25  
Author: Arsh Das

Newcastle United are in the market for at least one or two centre-backs in the January transfer window. The Magpies can work with a decent transfer budget during the upcoming window and are looking to bolster their defense to avoid the drop. 

Botman was previously featured for Ajax, and spent a year on loan at Heerenveen before moving to Lille in France. The [centre-back](https://technosports.co.in/2021/04/01/manchester-united-draw-up-centre-back-shortlist-for-summer-transfer-window/) signed a five-year deal with the defending Ligue 1 champions and made the move for €8 million. 

He is valued at €30 million on [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.com/sven-botman/profil/spieler/361093) and has a number of years left on his current deal. So, it is difficult for the Premier League club to get him on the cheap. With that in mind, they have a number of options listed down. 

> Newcastle are planning to sign one or two centre backs in January. Dutch defender Sven Botman is still top of the list, waiting for an answer from Lille about final price tag. ⤵️🇳🇱 [#NUFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)  
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> Newcastle are also looking for a new right back. Work in progress.[https://t.co/8KhQjfFUMS](https://t.co/8KhQjfFUMS)
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> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) [December 24, 2021](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1474286974374535168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

But, Lille are still waiting for the final price tag for Sven Botman before making their decision. The likes of AC Milan, Sevilla, Wolves and Atalanta are also interested in signing the player. 

## What else are Newcastle United looking for? 

Being the most valuable club in the world, Newcastle United have no shortage of funds. The club is currently last in the table and need to find a way to survive. They are hence turning to the transfer market to bolster their squad and find a solution. 

The team is also looking for a reputed right-back in the January window to complete their defense and survive the drop. But even with new additions to the team, they will need a massive turnaround to survive in the Premier League.