In addition to strengthening the midfield position this summer, Manchester City will also carry out some changes and upgrades in the backline, especially once Laporte leaves, the boss will need to find a replacement of comparable strength for him. According to the news exposed by Newcastle's website Nufc Blog, Manchester City actually has a more desirable target. He is the defender Botman who currently plays for Newcastle United in the Premier League.
Botmann, the main player of the Netherlands Under-21 national team, was born in January 2000 and has just turned 23 this year, which is the golden age of his career. Botman, like many Dutch defenders, is tall and 193CM tall, which is a natural defensive barrier without making any moves.
In addition to his excellent physical condition, Botman also has good foot skills and a good view of the big picture. As a central defender, he not only has first-class ability to intercept tackles, but also has quick reaction and good anticipation, and can often resolve the defensive crisis in the first time. Last season, Newcastle United conceded a total of 33 goals, making them the joint best defensive team in the Premier League. And Botman, who is the backbone of the Magpies' defense, is naturally a great contribution.
In addition, Botman also has a certain attacking attribute up front, and when he played for Ligue 1 Lille, he once contributed 3 goals and 1 assist to the team in a season. Manchester City's signing of the Dutch defender with both attack and defence will undoubtedly find a perfect replacement for Laporte.
However, the ideals are full, but the reality is very skinny, Manchester City's transfer application, as soon as it was made, was immediately rejected by Newcastle United. The meaning of the Magpies is obvious, Botman is not for sale, you Manchester City pay more money, if you don't sell, you will die this heart. Manchester City can be described as a hot face pasted on a cold ass, and it was closed off, so it was not embarrassing.
Optimistic, Manchester City, which is not bad money, meets Newcastle United, which is also not bad money, and has no temper at all. Unable to buy Botman, the Blue Moon Legion had to find other prey.