After the Newcastle club was acquired by the Saudi consortium, it is ready to make large-scale reinforcements in the upcoming transfer window.
After 16 rounds of the Premier League, Newcastle have won just one win, ranking second from the bottom of the table and in real danger of relegation.
So far this season, Newcastle have conceded 34 goals on the defensive end. In this situation, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe hopes to strengthen the back line in the winter transfer window.
Lille centre-back Botman was targeted by Newcastle.
Botman, a 21-year-old Dutchman, was one of the members of The Lille team that won the Ligue 1 title last season.
Botman's reasonable transfer value is over £30m, but Lille could offer £40m and Lille don't want to sell the player midway through the season. Serie A AC Milan also has the interest in this player, but Milan's financial resources are difficult to compete with Newcastle.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is hoping to get Manchester United's Jesse Lingard, in addition to his hopes for reinforcements at the back.
As Newcastle's league rankings are so unsatisfactory, they struggle to attract competitive players.
But at a difficult time when the team is potentially dangerous for relegation, Newcastle are looking to acquire quality players to get out of their current predicament.
Jesse Lingard was loaned to West Ham in the winter window last season and has scored nine goals in 16 games.
Eddie Howe hopes Newcastle will get the player in January, either on loan or on permanent trade.