Newcastle’s Sporting Director Initiates Defensive Contract Talks

New Moves in the Transfer Market

Newcastle United’s newly appointed sporting director, Ross Wilson, is gearing up to secure the futures of two key defenders as part of his initial actions at the club.

Defender Sven Botman’s current contract runs until the summer of 2027, while Tino Livramento is tied to the team until 2028. Reports from both talkSPORT and The Independent indicate that Wilson is set to begin negotiations with both players, who appear keen on remaining with the Magpies.

Quick Action After Appointment

Wilson has quickly made strides in his new role since his appointment earlier this month, focusing on decisions regarding player contracts beyond this season. As noted by iNews, Botman seems enthusiastic about the prospect of a new agreement with Newcastle, and Livramento has shown no interest in departing, even amid interest from rival clubs.

Newcastle acquired Botman for approximately £35 million from Lille in 2022, and the Dutch defender has since garnered attention from Liverpool, who are in search of reinforcements for their defense amidst injury challenges.

Future of Current Squad Members

Meanwhile, Fabian Schar and Kieran Trippier are reaching the end of their contracts in June and are unlikely to receive new deals as they both approach the twilight of their careers at the club.

In related news, it was confirmed earlier today that Sandro Tonali has signed a contract extension last season, marking a significant development for Newcastle as they aim to secure Champions League qualification once again.