The technical director of AC Milan, Paulo Maldini has praised Dutch centre back Sven Botman amid transfer speculation linking the Lille defender to the Rossoneri.
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AC Milan have been linked with a move for the Netherlands U21 international this month, but face stiff competition from Newcastle United, who have already had a big bid for Botman rejected.
Speaking to DAZN, Maldini said on Botman, “Botman is a great player. But he’s not the only good defender in the world. And he is still owned by Lille and has a contract until 2024.”
Maldini confirms that AC Milan is desperate for a centre-back, “We really need a defender due to Simon Kjaer’s injury. That problem can be solved in several ways.
“We could hire a player for six months or we are fully committed to the arrival of a player for the coming years. But then we have to determine the price.”
Lille reportedly wants around €40 million to part with Botman.
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