Newcastle agree deal to sign Dutch defender Sven Botman from Lille

Sven Botman is switching France for the Premier League (John Walton/PA)

Newcastle have confirmed a deal in principle has been agreed to sign Dutch defender Sven Botman from Lille for an undisclosed fee.

Centre-back Botman, 22, has completed his medical on Tyneside and is set to join on a five-year contract in a reported £35million transfer deal.