It is reported that Chelsea maintains a long-term interest in Sven Botman, Newcastle United's 25-year-old Dutch defender, who is also being considered by Liverpool as a potential defensive reinforcement. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is pushing the club to secure Botman with a new contract. The player's current deal runs until the summer of 2027. It is reported that Newcastle are prepared to offer him a significant pay rise on his £90,000-a-week salary, though sources in the Netherlands have indicated that talks are not yet underway. The defender, who has yet to be capped by the Netherlands, has made 7 appearances in the Premier League this season. According to Transfermarkt, he has a current market value of €40.00m.