Lille's Sven Botman is set to complete the formalities of his transfer to Newcastle this week, according to the Premier League club. PA
Lille's Sven Botman is set to complete the formalities of his transfer to Newcastle this week, according to the Premier League club. PA
Lille's Sven Botman is set to complete the formalities of his transfer to Newcastle this week, according to the Premier League club. PA
Lille's Sven Botman is set to complete the formalities of his transfer to Newcastle this week, according to the Premier League club. PA

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Sven Botman to complete Newcastle transfer 'this week' after agreement reached with Lille

Dutch defender, 22, is set to join the Magpies on a five-year contract for a reported fee of €37 million

Steve Luckings
Steve Luckings

June 29, 2022

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Newcastle United have reached an agreement in principle to sign Dutch defender Sven Botman from Ligue 1 club Lille, the Premier League club has announced.

Botman, 22, is set to join the Magpies on a five-year contract with British media reporting a fee of €37 million ($38.94 million) has been agreed between the two clubs.

The highly sort-after defender was vital member of the Lille team that beat Paris Saint-Germain to the 2021 Ligue 1 title and is vying for a place in the Netherlands World Cup squad having been capped at every level except senior.

"Botman has completed his medical on Tyneside and agreed the terms of a five-year contract," Newcastle said in a statement.

"The formalities of the transfer are set to be concluded this week, following which the 22-year-old will officially become a Newcastle United player."

Newcastle 2021/22 season ratings

NEWCASTLE END OF SEASON RATINGS: (Managers) Eddie Howe: 9. Took over in November with the team in bottom three and without a win from 11 games. Finished the season 11th with 13 wins. Bought well in January, backed by the club's new owners, and revitalised a number players already at the club, including the likes of Jonjo Shelvey, Joelinton and Ryan Fraser. PA
NEWCASTLE END OF SEASON RATINGS: (Managers) Eddie Howe: 9. Took over in November with the team in bottom three and without a win from 11 games. Finished the season 11th with 13 wins. Bought well in January, backed by the club's new owners, and revitalised a number players already at the club, including the likes of Jonjo Shelvey, Joelinton and Ryan Fraser. PA
Steve Bruce: 2. Allowed to bring in just one player by then owner Mike Ashley during the summer when he clearly wanted and needed more. Had long lost the backing of fans and left soon after the new Saudi-backed owners took over club. His final game - Bruce's 1,000th match as a manager - was a 3-2 defeat at home to Spurs - with team second bottom and without a win from eight games. Reuters
Steve Bruce: 2. Allowed to bring in just one player by then owner Mike Ashley during the summer when he clearly wanted and needed more. Had long lost the backing of fans and left soon after the new Saudi-backed owners took over club. His final game - Bruce's 1,000th match as a manager - was a 3-2 defeat at home to Spurs - with team second bottom and without a win from eight games. Reuters
(Goalkeepers) Martin Dubravka 7. Missed the start of the season due to injury and his return to the team in November was much needed as the two other keepers had failed to convince in his absence. Fine shot-stopper but culpable for a few poor goals and will be a surprise if 33-year-old is still No 1 at start of next campaign. Reuters
(Goalkeepers) Martin Dubravka 7. Missed the start of the season due to injury and his return to the team in November was much needed as the two other keepers had failed to convince in his absence. Fine shot-stopper but culpable for a few poor goals and will be a surprise if 33-year-old is still No 1 at start of next campaign. Reuters
Karl Darlow: 4. Capable of pulling off superb saves but guilty of some basic errors (see Brentford home) and doesn't command his area or look confident on crosses. Lost his place soon after Howe's arrival and could be heading for exit this summer. Getty
Karl Darlow: 4. Capable of pulling off superb saves but guilty of some basic errors (see Brentford home) and doesn't command his area or look confident on crosses. Lost his place soon after Howe's arrival and could be heading for exit this summer. Getty
Freddie Woodman: 3. Has shone brightly for England youth teams and on loan at second-tier Swansea City but struggled on step up to top-flight level, highlighted by an error-strewn display in the 4-1 defeat at Manchester United. Sent out on loan to Bournemouth where he played just one FA Cup game. Reuters
Freddie Woodman: 3. Has shone brightly for England youth teams and on loan at second-tier Swansea City but struggled on step up to top-flight level, highlighted by an error-strewn display in the 4-1 defeat at Manchester United. Sent out on loan to Bournemouth where he played just one FA Cup game. Reuters
(Defenders) Ciaran Clark: 4. His most important contribution to the season was a disastrous sending off against Norwich after nine minutes, resulting in Joelinton being shifted into a midfield role that has relaunched the Brazilian's career. Clark would start only one more game that season - a 4-0 thrashing by Manchester City. Reuters
(Defenders) Ciaran Clark: 4. His most important contribution to the season was a disastrous sending off against Norwich after nine minutes, resulting in Joelinton being shifted into a midfield role that has relaunched the Brazilian's career. Clark would start only one more game that season - a 4-0 thrashing by Manchester City. Reuters
Paul Dummett: 5. Barely played due to injury - making only three appearances - but still rewarded with one-year contract extension by Howe who described the Geordie full-back as "a consummate professional". EPA
Paul Dummett: 5. Barely played due to injury - making only three appearances - but still rewarded with one-year contract extension by Howe who described the Geordie full-back as "a consummate professional". EPA
Fabian Schar: 8. One of a number of players revitalised under Howe. Stylish Swiss defender had fallen out of favour with Bruce but became first-choice under Howe and has just been handed new two-year deal. EPA
Fabian Schar: 8. One of a number of players revitalised under Howe. Stylish Swiss defender had fallen out of favour with Bruce but became first-choice under Howe and has just been handed new two-year deal. EPA
Jamaal Lascelles: 6. Club captain has fallen down the pecking order since the January arrival of Dan Burn and his time at the club could well be up this summer. No longer the commanding figure of the Rafa Benitez era and his lack of pace and mobility a problem in the Premier League - but attitude and commitment can not be faulted. Getty
Jamaal Lascelles: 6. Club captain has fallen down the pecking order since the January arrival of Dan Burn and his time at the club could well be up this summer. No longer the commanding figure of the Rafa Benitez era and his lack of pace and mobility a problem in the Premier League - but attitude and commitment can not be faulted. Getty
Matt Ritchie: 5. A winger forced to play as full-back or wingback due to lack of options. Not good enough defensively but tireless runner still capable of whipping in dangerous crosses. Probably another whose time at club has run its course. Reuters
Matt Ritchie: 5. A winger forced to play as full-back or wingback due to lack of options. Not good enough defensively but tireless runner still capable of whipping in dangerous crosses. Probably another whose time at club has run its course. Reuters
Jamal Lewis: 4. An injury-wrecked campaign for the left-back who was left out of the 25-man Premier League squad in January due to the new arrivals but Howe insists the former Norwich man will get a chance to prove himself in pre-season. AP
Jamal Lewis: 4. An injury-wrecked campaign for the left-back who was left out of the 25-man Premier League squad in January due to the new arrivals but Howe insists the former Norwich man will get a chance to prove himself in pre-season. AP
Matt Targett: 8. Left-back proved a vital signing on loan from Aston Villa in a position where Newcastle were desperately short. Solid defensively, good pushing forward and his crossing from out wide a useful weapon to have - would be a surprise if club do not agree to turn move into permanent £15m deal. PA
Matt Targett: 8. Left-back proved a vital signing on loan from Aston Villa in a position where Newcastle were desperately short. Solid defensively, good pushing forward and his crossing from out wide a useful weapon to have - would be a surprise if club do not agree to turn move into permanent £15m deal. PA
Kieran Trippier: 8. A statement signing from Atletico Madrid in January who slotted seamlessly into the team and looks set to take over from Lascelles as club captain. Dead-ball skills are a huge asset - as shown by his superb free-kick against Everton - and is already a huge fan favourite despite breaking his foot in February that ruled him out until May. Getty
Kieran Trippier: 8. A statement signing from Atletico Madrid in January who slotted seamlessly into the team and looks set to take over from Lascelles as club captain. Dead-ball skills are a huge asset - as shown by his superb free-kick against Everton - and is already a huge fan favourite despite breaking his foot in February that ruled him out until May. Getty
Emil Krafth: 7. Swedish defender has looked a squad player, at best, since his arrival in 2019 but really stepped up to the plate after Trippier's injury in February, producing by far and away his best spell in the team. Getty
Emil Krafth: 7. Swedish defender has looked a squad player, at best, since his arrival in 2019 but really stepped up to the plate after Trippier's injury in February, producing by far and away his best spell in the team. Getty
Federico Fernandez: 5. Another defender whose season has been decimated by injury. The veteran Argentine started only five league games and will likely be leaving this summer. PA
Federico Fernandez: 5. Another defender whose season has been decimated by injury. The veteran Argentine started only five league games and will likely be leaving this summer. PA
Javier Manquillo: 6. Spanish defender's versatility has been a bonus and has done a job playing either full-back position, although injuries have restricted the 28-year-old to 15 league starts. PA
Javier Manquillo: 6. Spanish defender's versatility has been a bonus and has done a job playing either full-back position, although injuries have restricted the 28-year-old to 15 league starts. PA
Dan Burn: 8. The 1.98m tall January signing from Brighton has been a revelation at centre-half, arguably more comfortable on the ground than in the air, despite his height. Described joining his boyhood club as a "risk" that he "was never going to turn down" and his committed performances have made him hugely popular with fans. AFP
Dan Burn: 8. The 1.98m tall January signing from Brighton has been a revelation at centre-half, arguably more comfortable on the ground than in the air, despite his height. Described joining his boyhood club as a "risk" that he "was never going to turn down" and his committed performances have made him hugely popular with fans. AFP
(Midfielders) Joelinton: 8. A remarkable transformation from striker who couldn't score to marauding box-to-box midfielder. A powerhouse in the middle of the park whose tireless running has made him a cult hero with fans and helped seal the club's Player of the Year award. Brazilian even chipped in with two goals in the April win at Norwich. EPA
(Midfielders) Joelinton: 8. A remarkable transformation from striker who couldn't score to marauding box-to-box midfielder. A powerhouse in the middle of the park whose tireless running has made him a cult hero with fans and helped seal the club's Player of the Year award. Brazilian even chipped in with two goals in the April win at Norwich. EPA
Jonjo Shelvey: 7. Howe made it clear from Day 1 how much he rates the midfielder and Shelvey has clearly relished the belief the manager has in him. Passing ability has never been in doubt but even concerns about his lack of mobility seem to have been dispelled since the turn of the year. Free-kick winner against Leeds in January kick-started team's revival. Reuters
Jonjo Shelvey: 7. Howe made it clear from Day 1 how much he rates the midfielder and Shelvey has clearly relished the belief the manager has in him. Passing ability has never been in doubt but even concerns about his lack of mobility seem to have been dispelled since the turn of the year. Free-kick winner against Leeds in January kick-started team's revival. Reuters
Isaac Hayden: 5. Midfielder admitted he was "bitterly disappointed" to be left out of the 25-man squad in January with injuries severely restricting the former Arsenal man's contributions. Solid presence at anchorman but looks like his time is up on Tyneside. AP
Isaac Hayden: 5. Midfielder admitted he was "bitterly disappointed" to be left out of the 25-man squad in January with injuries severely restricting the former Arsenal man's contributions. Solid presence at anchorman but looks like his time is up on Tyneside. AP
Ryan Fraser: 7. The free transfer signing from Bournemouth had endured a fairly miserable time since arriving in 2020 but suddenly clicked into gear at the start of the year. The Scottish wideman was a key performer in the team's rise up the table and would rum himself to a standstill such was his effort in some of the games. AFP
Ryan Fraser: 7. The free transfer signing from Bournemouth had endured a fairly miserable time since arriving in 2020 but suddenly clicked into gear at the start of the year. The Scottish wideman was a key performer in the team's rise up the table and would rum himself to a standstill such was his effort in some of the games. AFP
Jacob Murphy: 6. Has become an important squad player this season but can be frustrating to watch and has repeatedly shown a lack of composure when through on goal. One injury-time miss at Watford in September left one local radio commentator screaming: "No! Just put it in the net!" and became a viral hit on social media in the north east. AFP
Jacob Murphy: 6. Has become an important squad player this season but can be frustrating to watch and has repeatedly shown a lack of composure when through on goal. One injury-time miss at Watford in September left one local radio commentator screaming: "No! Just put it in the net!" and became a viral hit on social media in the north east. AFP
Joe Willock: 5. A hugely disappointing season for the £22m summer signing who had been superb during a loan spell from Arsenal the previous campaign. Willock managed just two goals all season and looked short of confidence throughout. Will be interesting to see whether he can recapture the goalscoring form shown at the start of 2021. AFP
Joe Willock: 5. A hugely disappointing season for the £22m summer signing who had been superb during a loan spell from Arsenal the previous campaign. Willock managed just two goals all season and looked short of confidence throughout. Will be interesting to see whether he can recapture the goalscoring form shown at the start of 2021. AFP
Sean Longstaff: 6. Signs during the last couple of weeks that the local boy might be rediscovering the sort of form that he produced when he first burst on to the scene in the Benitez era. Just signed a new three-year contract and will be looking to kick-on next season. Reuters
Sean Longstaff: 6. Signs during the last couple of weeks that the local boy might be rediscovering the sort of form that he produced when he first burst on to the scene in the Benitez era. Just signed a new three-year contract and will be looking to kick-on next season. Reuters
Jeff Hendrick: 3. Irish midfielder has never settled since his free transfer arrival in 2020 and was farmed out on loan to second-tier QPR in January. Certain to leave St James' Park this summer. Getty
Jeff Hendrick: 3. Irish midfielder has never settled since his free transfer arrival in 2020 and was farmed out on loan to second-tier QPR in January. Certain to leave St James' Park this summer. Getty
Bruno Guimaraes: 9. What a player this man looks. A January signing that highlights the club's ambitions. Strong runner, biting in the tackle, superb passing skills and is even chipping in regularly with goals from midfield. The fans love him and should be the heartbeat of this side for years to come. PA
Bruno Guimaraes: 9. What a player this man looks. A January signing that highlights the club's ambitions. Strong runner, biting in the tackle, superb passing skills and is even chipping in regularly with goals from midfield. The fans love him and should be the heartbeat of this side for years to come. PA
(Attackers) Allan Saint-Maximin: 8. The great enigma. His pace and trickery make him a defender's worst nightmare and is simply unplayable on his day. But also hugely frustrating for teammates and fans alike with his decision-making, final ball and habit of running down blind alleys. The Frenchman has to add consistency to his game if he wants to reach the next level. Getty
(Attackers) Allan Saint-Maximin: 8. The great enigma. His pace and trickery make him a defender's worst nightmare and is simply unplayable on his day. But also hugely frustrating for teammates and fans alike with his decision-making, final ball and habit of running down blind alleys. The Frenchman has to add consistency to his game if he wants to reach the next level. Getty
Miguel Almiron: 6. The Paraguayan is another frustrating figure at the club. Faultless work ethic, lightning quick but simply not enough goals or assists for an attacker. Showed he can do it with stunning winner against Crystal Palace in April but needs to do it on a far more regular basis. Getty
Miguel Almiron: 6. The Paraguayan is another frustrating figure at the club. Faultless work ethic, lightning quick but simply not enough goals or assists for an attacker. Showed he can do it with stunning winner against Crystal Palace in April but needs to do it on a far more regular basis. Getty
Callum Wilson: 7. Would be higher mark if not for the injury problems that have blighted his time on Tyneside. Pacy and powerful striker finished as the club's top scorer (with eight goals, bagging a double against Burnley on final day of season) despite missing half the season through injury. If Newcastle can keep him fit, would be nudging the 20-goal mark. PA
Callum Wilson: 7. Would be higher mark if not for the injury problems that have blighted his time on Tyneside. Pacy and powerful striker finished as the club's top scorer (with eight goals, bagging a double against Burnley on final day of season) despite missing half the season through injury. If Newcastle can keep him fit, would be nudging the 20-goal mark. PA
Chris Wood: 5. A striker has to be judged on his goals and the £25m January signing from then relegation rivals Burnley simply has not delivered on that front. Two goals is not enough but did provide Newcastle with a much-needed focal point up front in Wilson's absence. AFP
Chris Wood: 5. A striker has to be judged on his goals and the £25m January signing from then relegation rivals Burnley simply has not delivered on that front. Two goals is not enough but did provide Newcastle with a much-needed focal point up front in Wilson's absence. AFP
Dwight Gayle: 3. Striker resctricted to cameo appearances for the last few minutes of games. Getty
Dwight Gayle: 3. Striker resctricted to cameo appearances for the last few minutes of games. Getty

Botman will be Newcastle's third signing after goalkeeper Nick Pope and defender Matt Targett joined earlier this month.

Eddie Howe's side finished 11th in the Premier League last season after failing to winning just once in their first 19 games.

Newcastle are expected to continue their search for more attacking options and have been linked with the Reims striker Hugo Ekitike.

Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has also been linked with a move to Tyneside.

25 notable summer transfers

Perr Schuurs - Ajax to Torino (£8m). AFP
Perr Schuurs - Ajax to Torino (£8m). AFP
Paco Alcacer - Villarreal to Sharjah (loan). Getty Images
Paco Alcacer - Villarreal to Sharjah (loan). Getty Images
Matheus Nunes - Sporting to Wolves (£38m). AFP
Matheus Nunes - Sporting to Wolves (£38m). AFP
Tanguy Nianzou - Bayern Munich to Sevilla (£16.9m). AFP
Tanguy Nianzou - Bayern Munich to Sevilla (£16.9m). AFP
Alan Virginius - Sochaux to Lille (£3.8m). AFP
Alan Virginius - Sochaux to Lille (£3.8m). AFP
Thilo Kehrer - PSG to West Ham (£10.1m). Getty Images
Thilo Kehrer - PSG to West Ham (£10.1m). Getty Images
Pervis Estupinan - Villarreal to Brighton (£15.1m). Getty Images
Pervis Estupinan - Villarreal to Brighton (£15.1m). Getty Images
Destiny Udogie - Udinese to Tottenham (£15.1m). Loaned back to Udinese. Reuters
Destiny Udogie - Udinese to Tottenham (£15.1m). Loaned back to Udinese. Reuters
Sergio Gomez - Anderlecht to Manchester City (£11m). Photo: Manchester City
Sergio Gomez - Anderlecht to Manchester City (£11m). Photo: Manchester City
Alex Collado - Barcelona to Elche (loan). AFP
Alex Collado - Barcelona to Elche (loan). AFP
Remo Freuler - Atalanta to Nottingham Forest (£9m). AP
Remo Freuler - Atalanta to Nottingham Forest (£9m). AP
Marc Bartra - Real Betis to Tranbzonspor (undisclosed fee). Getty Images
Marc Bartra - Real Betis to Tranbzonspor (undisclosed fee). Getty Images
Giovani Lo Celso - Tottenham to Villarreal (loan). Getty Images
Giovani Lo Celso - Tottenham to Villarreal (loan). Getty Images
Cheikhou Kouyate - Crystal Palace to Nottingham Forest (free). Getty Images
Cheikhou Kouyate - Crystal Palace to Nottingham Forest (free). Getty Images
Emmanuel Dennis - Watford to Nottingham Forest (£20m). Getty Images
Emmanuel Dennis - Watford to Nottingham Forest (£20m). Getty Images
Nico González - Barcelona to Valencia (loan). AP Photo
Nico González - Barcelona to Valencia (loan). AP Photo
Luca Pellegrini - Juventus to Eintracht Frankfurt (loan). AFP
Luca Pellegrini - Juventus to Eintracht Frankfurt (loan). AFP
Daniel Wass - Atletico Madrid to Brondby (£1.7m). EPA
Daniel Wass - Atletico Madrid to Brondby (£1.7m). EPA
Pablo Marí - Arsenal to Monza (loan). AP
Pablo Marí - Arsenal to Monza (loan). AP
Dries Mertens - Napoli to Galatasaray (free). AFP
Dries Mertens - Napoli to Galatasaray (free). AFP
Jordan Veretout - Roma to Marseille (£9.3m). Reuters
Jordan Veretout - Roma to Marseille (£9.3m). Reuters
Christian Benteke - Crystal Palace to DC United (undisclosed fee). AFP
Christian Benteke - Crystal Palace to DC United (undisclosed fee). AFP
Maxwell Cornet - West Ham United to Burnley (£17.5m). PA
Maxwell Cornet - West Ham United to Burnley (£17.5m). PA
Georginio Wijnaldum - PSG to Roma (loan). AFP
Georginio Wijnaldum - PSG to Roma (loan). AFP
Lucas Torreira - Arsenal to Galatasaray (£5m). AFP
Lucas Torreira - Arsenal to Galatasaray (£5m). AFP
Marc Cucurella - Brighton to Chelsea (£55m). Getty Images
Marc Cucurella - Brighton to Chelsea (£55m). Getty Images
Ademola Lookman - RB Leipzig to Atalanta (£12.6m). PA via AP
Ademola Lookman - RB Leipzig to Atalanta (£12.6m). PA via AP
Renato Sanches - Lille to Paris Saint-Germain (£12.6m). AFP
Renato Sanches - Lille to Paris Saint-Germain (£12.6m). AFP
Riqui Puig - Barcelona to LA Galaxy (free). AP Photo
Riqui Puig - Barcelona to LA Galaxy (free). AP Photo
Alex Telles - Manchester United to Sevilla (loan). AFP
Alex Telles - Manchester United to Sevilla (loan). AFP
Carney Chukwuemeka - Aston Villa to Chelsea (£20m). Reuters
Carney Chukwuemeka - Aston Villa to Chelsea (£20m). Reuters
Kasper Schmeichel - Leicester City to Nice (£1m). AFP
Kasper Schmeichel - Leicester City to Nice (£1m). AFP
Mattia Viti - Empoli to Nice (£10.9m). AFP
Mattia Viti - Empoli to Nice (£10.9m). AFP
Gabriel Slonina - Chicago Fire to Chelsea (£8.3m). Reuters
Gabriel Slonina - Chicago Fire to Chelsea (£8.3m). Reuters
Bernd Leno - Arsenal to Fulham (£3m). AFP
Bernd Leno - Arsenal to Fulham (£3m). AFP
Charles De Ketelaere - Club Brugge to AC Milan (£26.8m). AFP
Charles De Ketelaere - Club Brugge to AC Milan (£26.8m). AFP
Joe Rodon - Tottenham to Stade Rennais (loan). AFP
Joe Rodon - Tottenham to Stade Rennais (loan). AFP
Borja Mayoral - Real Madrid to Getafe (£8.4m). EPA
Borja Mayoral - Real Madrid to Getafe (£8.4m). EPA
Cesc Fabregas - Monaco to Como (free). EPA
Cesc Fabregas - Monaco to Como (free). EPA
Alexis Beka Beaka - Lokomotiv Moscow to Nice (£11.7m). AFP
Alexis Beka Beaka - Lokomotiv Moscow to Nice (£11.7m). AFP
Marcus Tavernier -Middlesbrough to Bournemouth (£10m). Getty Images
Marcus Tavernier -Middlesbrough to Bournemouth (£10m). Getty Images
Aaron Ramsey - Juventus to Nice (free). AFP
Aaron Ramsey - Juventus to Nice (free). AFP
Orel Mangala - Stuttgart to Nottingham Forest (£12.7m). AFP
Orel Mangala - Stuttgart to Nottingham Forest (£12.7m). AFP
David Raum - Hoffenheim to RB Leipzig (£21.8m). Getty Images
David Raum - Hoffenheim to RB Leipzig (£21.8m). Getty Images
Oscar Mingueza - Barcelona to Celta Vigo (£2.5m). Getty Images
Oscar Mingueza - Barcelona to Celta Vigo (£2.5m). Getty Images
Jules Kounde - Sevilla to Barcelona (£45m). AFP
Jules Kounde - Sevilla to Barcelona (£45m). AFP
Dwight McNeil - Burnley to Everton (£20m). Getty Images
Dwight McNeil - Burnley to Everton (£20m). Getty Images
Arnaud Kalimuendo - PSG to Rennes (£21m). Getty Images
Arnaud Kalimuendo - PSG to Rennes (£21m). Getty Images
Filip Kostic - Eintracht Frankfurt to Juventus (£14.4m). EPA
Filip Kostic - Eintracht Frankfurt to Juventus (£14.4m). EPA
Salvatore Sirigu - Genoa to Napoli (free). Reuters
Salvatore Sirigu - Genoa to Napoli (free). Reuters
Mikkel Damsgaard - Sampdoria to Brentford (£12.7m). EPA
Mikkel Damsgaard - Sampdoria to Brentford (£12.7m). EPA
Malang Sarr - Chelsea to Monaco (loan). AFP
Malang Sarr - Chelsea to Monaco (loan). AFP
Issa Diop - West Ham United to Fulham (£15m). Getty Images
Issa Diop - West Ham United to Fulham (£15m). Getty Images
Alexis Sanchez - Internazionale to Marseille (free). Getty Images
Alexis Sanchez - Internazionale to Marseille (free). Getty Images
Timo Werner - Chelsea to RB Leipzig (£18m). AP
Timo Werner - Chelsea to RB Leipzig (£18m). AP
Amadou Onana - Llle to Everton (£33.8m). AFP
Amadou Onana - Llle to Everton (£33.8m). AFP
Emirhan Ilkhan - Besiktas to Torino (£3.8m). PA
Emirhan Ilkhan - Besiktas to Torino (£3.8m). PA
Gonçalo Guedes - Valencia to Wolves (£27.5m). AP Photo
Gonçalo Guedes - Valencia to Wolves (£27.5m). AP Photo
Conor Coady - Wolves to Everton (loan). Getty Images
Conor Coady - Wolves to Everton (loan). Getty Images
Anthony Modeste - Cologne to Borussia Dortmund (£3.8m). EPA
Anthony Modeste - Cologne to Borussia Dortmund (£3.8m). EPA
Angeliño - RB Leipzig to Hoffenheim (loan). Getty Images
Angeliño - RB Leipzig to Hoffenheim (loan). Getty Images
Marcos Senesi - Feyenoord to Bournemouth (£12.6m). AFP
Marcos Senesi - Feyenoord to Bournemouth (£12.6m). AFP
Isco - Real Madrid to Sevilla (free). EPA
Isco - Real Madrid to Sevilla (free). EPA
Raheem Sterling - Manchester City to Chelsea (£50m). Getty Images
Raheem Sterling - Manchester City to Chelsea (£50m). Getty Images
Lisandro Martinez - Ajax to Manchester United (£46m). Getty Images
Lisandro Martinez - Ajax to Manchester United (£46m). Getty Images
Robert Lewandowski - Bayern Munich to Barcelona (£38.3m). AFP
Robert Lewandowski - Bayern Munich to Barcelona (£38.3m). AFP
Hugo Ekitike - Reims to Paris Saint-Germain (loan). AFP
Hugo Ekitike - Reims to Paris Saint-Germain (loan). AFP
Thomas Henry - Venezia to Verona (£3.8m). Getty Images
Thomas Henry - Venezia to Verona (£3.8m). Getty Images
Takefusa Kubo - Real Madrid to Real Sociedad (£5.2m). Getty Images
Takefusa Kubo - Real Madrid to Real Sociedad (£5.2m). Getty Images
Kalidou Koulibaly - Napoli to Chelsea (£33.8m). EPA
Kalidou Koulibaly - Napoli to Chelsea (£33.8m). EPA
Chancel Mbemba - Porto to Marseille (free). EPA
Chancel Mbemba - Porto to Marseille (free). EPA
Breel Embolo - Borussa Monchengladbach to Monaco (£10.6m). EPA
Breel Embolo - Borussa Monchengladbach to Monaco (£10.6m). EPA
Christian Eriksen - Brentford to Manchester United (free). PA
Christian Eriksen - Brentford to Manchester United (free). PA
Raphinha - Leeds United to Barcelona (£49m). Getty Images
Raphinha - Leeds United to Barcelona (£49m). Getty Images
Federico Bernardeschi - Juventus to Toronto FC (free). Getty Images
Federico Bernardeschi - Juventus to Toronto FC (free). Getty Images
Andrea Cambiaso - Genoa to Juventus (£5.9m). Getty Images
Andrea Cambiaso - Genoa to Juventus (£5.9m). Getty Images
Arturo Vidal - Inter Milan to Flamengo (free). Getty Images
Arturo Vidal - Inter Milan to Flamengo (free). Getty Images
Mohamed Bayo - Clermont to Lille (£11.8m). AFP
Mohamed Bayo - Clermont to Lille (£11.8m). AFP
Francisco Trincao - Barcelona to Sporting (loan). Getty Images
Francisco Trincao - Barcelona to Sporting (loan). Getty Images
Samu Castillejo - AC Milan to Valencia (undisclosed fee). PA
Samu Castillejo - AC Milan to Valencia (undisclosed fee). PA
Lewis Ferguson - Aberdeen to Bologna (£3m). PA
Lewis Ferguson - Aberdeen to Bologna (£3m). PA
Keane Lewis-Potter - Hull City to Brentford (£16m). PA
Keane Lewis-Potter - Hull City to Brentford (£16m). PA
Alessio Romagnoli - AC Milan to Lazio (free). Getty Images
Alessio Romagnoli - AC Milan to Lazio (free). Getty Images
Nathan Collins - Burnley to Wolves (£20.5m). PA
Nathan Collins - Burnley to Wolves (£20.5m). PA
Andriy Yarmolenko - West Ham United to Al Ain (free). AP Photo
Andriy Yarmolenko - West Ham United to Al Ain (free). AP Photo
David Ospina - Napoli to Al Nassr (free). Getty Images
David Ospina - Napoli to Al Nassr (free). Getty Images
Kristian Thorstvedt - Genk to Sassuolo (£8.4m). Reuters
Kristian Thorstvedt - Genk to Sassuolo (£8.4m). Reuters
Andreas Pereira -Manchester United to Fulham ( £10m). Getty Images
Andreas Pereira -Manchester United to Fulham ( £10m). Getty Images
Gabriel Jesus - Manchester City to Arsenal (£45m). Getty Images
Gabriel Jesus - Manchester City to Arsenal (£45m). Getty Images
Steven Bergwijn - Tottenham Hotspur to Ajax (£26.5m). AP Photo
Steven Bergwijn - Tottenham Hotspur to Ajax (£26.5m). AP Photo
Andreas Christensen - Chelsea to Barcelona (free). AFP
Andreas Christensen - Chelsea to Barcelona (free). AFP
Sébastien Haller - Ajax to Borussia Dortmund (£30.8m). AFP
Sébastien Haller - Ajax to Borussia Dortmund (£30.8m). AFP
Flynn Downes - Swansea City to West Ham United (£12m). PA
Flynn Downes - Swansea City to West Ham United (£12m). PA
Junior Messias - Crotone to AC Milan (£3.8m). Reuters
Junior Messias - Crotone to AC Milan (£3.8m). Reuters
Luis Sinisterra - Feyenoord to Leeds United (£21.3m). AFP
Luis Sinisterra - Feyenoord to Leeds United (£21.3m). AFP
Brais Méndez - Celta Vigo to Real Sociedad (£12.8m). Getty Images
Brais Méndez - Celta Vigo to Real Sociedad (£12.8m). Getty Images
Moussa Niakhaté - Mainz to Nottingham Forest (£8.7m). Getty Images
Moussa Niakhaté - Mainz to Nottingham Forest (£8.7m). Getty Images
Romeo Lavia - Manchester City to Southmpton (£12m). AP Photo
Romeo Lavia - Manchester City to Southmpton (£12m). AP Photo
Tyler Adams - RB Leipzig to Leeds United (£20m). AP
Tyler Adams - RB Leipzig to Leeds United (£20m). AP
Axel Witsel - Borussia Dortmund to Atletico Madrid (free). EPA
Axel Witsel - Borussia Dortmund to Atletico Madrid (free). EPA
Maya Yoshida - Sampdoria to Schalke (free). AP Photo
Maya Yoshida - Sampdoria to Schalke (free). AP Photo
Tyrell Malacia - Feyenoord to Manchester United (£12.9m). AP Photo
Tyrell Malacia - Feyenoord to Manchester United (£12.9m). AP Photo
Zeki Celik - Lille to Roma (£6m). AFP
Zeki Celik - Lille to Roma (£6m). AFP
Ritsu Doan - PSV Eindhoven to Freiburg (£6.5m). AFP
Ritsu Doan - PSV Eindhoven to Freiburg (£6.5m). AFP
Divock Origi - Liverpool to AC Milan (free). AFP
Divock Origi - Liverpool to AC Milan (free). AFP
Rolando Mandragora - Torino to Fiorentina (£7m). EPA
Rolando Mandragora - Torino to Fiorentina (£7m). EPA
Joao Palhinha - Sporting to Fulham (£17m). Getty Images
Joao Palhinha - Sporting to Fulham (£17m). Getty Images
Franck Kessie - AC Milan to Barcelona (free). Getty Images
Franck Kessie - AC Milan to Barcelona (free). Getty Images
Trezeguet - Aston Villa to Trabzonspor (£3.4m). AFP
Trezeguet - Aston Villa to Trabzonspor (£3.4m). AFP
Kalvin Phillips - Leeds United to Manchester City (£45m). Reuters
Kalvin Phillips - Leeds United to Manchester City (£45m). Reuters
Giulian Biancone - Troyes to Nottingham Forest (£5m). AFP
Giulian Biancone - Troyes to Nottingham Forest (£5m). AFP
Giuliano Simeone - Atletico Madrid to Real Zaragoza (loan). EPA
Giuliano Simeone - Atletico Madrid to Real Zaragoza (loan). EPA
Raoul Bellanova - Cagliari to Inter Milan (loan). Getty Images
Raoul Bellanova - Cagliari to Inter Milan (loan). Getty Images
Richarlison - Everton to Tottenham (£50 million). PA
Richarlison - Everton to Tottenham (£50 million). PA
Fabio Carvalho - Fulham to Liverpool (£5 million). PA
Fabio Carvalho - Fulham to Liverpool (£5 million). PA
James Tarkowski Burnley to Everton (free). Getty Images
James Tarkowski Burnley to Everton (free). Getty Images
Sime Vrsaljko - Atletico Madrid to Olympiakos (free). AP Photo
Sime Vrsaljko - Atletico Madrid to Olympiakos (free). AP Photo
Dean Henderson - Manchester United to Nottingham Forest (loan). PA
Dean Henderson - Manchester United to Nottingham Forest (loan). PA
Luuk de Jong - Sevilla to PSV Eindhoven (£3.4m). AP Photo
Luuk de Jong - Sevilla to PSV Eindhoven (£3.4m). AP Photo
Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Roma to Inter Milan (free). Reuters
Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Roma to Inter Milan (free). Reuters
Cenk Tosun - Everton to Besiktas (free). Reuters
Cenk Tosun - Everton to Besiktas (free). Reuters
Andre Onana - Ajax to Inter Milan (free). Getty
Andre Onana - Ajax to Inter Milan (free). Getty
Moussa Sissoko - Watford to Nantes (£2m). AFP
Moussa Sissoko - Watford to Nantes (£2m). AFP
Corentin Tolisso - Bayern Munich to Lyon (free). AFP
Corentin Tolisso - Bayern Munich to Lyon (free). AFP
Vitinha - Porto to Paris Saint-Germain (£34m). AFP
Vitinha - Porto to Paris Saint-Germain (£34m). AFP
Romelu Lukaku - Chelsea to Inter Milan (loan). PA
Romelu Lukaku - Chelsea to Inter Milan (loan). PA
Lorenzo Insigne - Napoli to Toronto FC (free). AP
Lorenzo Insigne - Napoli to Toronto FC (free). AP
Sven Botman - Lille to Newcastle United (£31.9m). AFP
Sven Botman - Lille to Newcastle United (£31.9m). AFP
Takumi Minamino - Liverpool to Monaco (£15.5m). Getty Images
Takumi Minamino - Liverpool to Monaco (£15.5m). Getty Images
Alphonse Areola - Paris Saint-Germain to West Ham United (£7.8m). AFP
Alphonse Areola - Paris Saint-Germain to West Ham United (£7.8m). AFP
Lucas Leiva - Lazio to Gremo (free). Getty Images
Lucas Leiva - Lazio to Gremo (free). Getty Images
Joselu - Alaves to Espanyol (free). Getty Images
Joselu - Alaves to Espanyol (free). Getty Images
Matt Turner - New England Revolution to Arsenal (£4.7m). Reuters
Matt Turner - New England Revolution to Arsenal (£4.7m). Reuters
Fernandinho - Manchester City to Athletico Paranaense (free). PA
Fernandinho - Manchester City to Athletico Paranaense (free). PA
Bartol Franjic - Dinamo Zagreb to Wolfsburg (£6.9m). Getty Images
Bartol Franjic - Dinamo Zagreb to Wolfsburg (£6.9m). Getty Images
Wahbi Khazri - Saint-Etienne to Montpellier (free). AFP
Wahbi Khazri - Saint-Etienne to Montpellier (free). AFP
Tobias Figueiredo - Hull City to Nottingham Forest (free). PA
Tobias Figueiredo - Hull City to Nottingham Forest (free). PA
Pietro Pellegri - Monaco to Tornio (£3.9m). Getty Images
Pietro Pellegri - Monaco to Tornio (£3.9m). Getty Images
Erling Haaland - Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City. Getty Images
Erling Haaland - Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City. Getty Images
Malcolm Ebiowei - Derby County to Crystal Palace (undisclosed). PA
Malcolm Ebiowei - Derby County to Crystal Palace (undisclosed). PA
Taiwo Awoniyi - Union Berlin to Nottingham Forest (£17m). Getty Images
Taiwo Awoniyi - Union Berlin to Nottingham Forest (£17m). Getty Images
Gareth Bale - Real Madrid to Los Angeles FC (free). PA
Gareth Bale - Real Madrid to Los Angeles FC (free). PA
Lucas Alario - Bayer Leverkusen to Eintracht Frankfurt (£5.6m). PA
Lucas Alario - Bayer Leverkusen to Eintracht Frankfurt (£5.6m). PA
Sadio Mane - Liverpool to Bayern Munich (£28m). Getty Images
Sadio Mane - Liverpool to Bayern Munich (£28m). Getty Images
Armindo Sieb - Bayern Munich to Greuther Fürth (undisclosed fee). Getty Images
Armindo Sieb - Bayern Munich to Greuther Fürth (undisclosed fee). Getty Images
Nick Pope - Burnley to Newcastle (£10m). PA
Nick Pope - Burnley to Newcastle (£10m). PA
Ki-Jana Hoever - Wolves to PSV Eindhoven (loan). PA
Ki-Jana Hoever - Wolves to PSV Eindhoven (loan). PA
Ryan Fredericks - West Ham United to Bournemouth (free). Getty Images
Ryan Fredericks - West Ham United to Bournemouth (free). Getty Images
Mario Götze - PSV Eindhoven to Eintracht Frankfurt (£3.4m). Getty Images
Mario Götze - PSV Eindhoven to Eintracht Frankfurt (£3.4m). Getty Images
Fabio Vieira - Porto to Arsenal (£30m). EPA
Fabio Vieira - Porto to Arsenal (£30m). EPA
Antonio Rudiger - Chelsea to Real Madrid (free). PA
Antonio Rudiger - Chelsea to Real Madrid (free). PA
Merih Demiral - Juventus to Atalanta (£17.2m). AFP
Merih Demiral - Juventus to Atalanta (£17.2m). AFP
Giovanni Simeone - Cagliari to Hellas Verona (£10.3m). AP
Giovanni Simeone - Cagliari to Hellas Verona (£10.3m). AP
Marc Roca - Bayern Munich to Leeds United (£10m). PA
Marc Roca - Bayern Munich to Leeds United (£10m). PA
Yves Bissouma - Brighton to Tottenham (£25m). PA
Yves Bissouma - Brighton to Tottenham (£25m). PA
Gavin Bazunu - Manchester City to Southampton (£12m). PA
Gavin Bazunu - Manchester City to Southampton (£12m). PA
Darwin Nunez - Benfica to Liverpool (£64.3m). PA
Darwin Nunez - Benfica to Liverpool (£64.3m). PA
Aurelien Tchouameni - Monaco to Real Madrid (£85.3m). AFP
Aurelien Tchouameni - Monaco to Real Madrid (£85.3m). AFP
Nemanja Matic - Manchester United to Roma (free). EPA
Nemanja Matic - Manchester United to Roma (free). EPA
Ryan Gravenberch - Ajax to Bayern Munich (£20m). EPA
Ryan Gravenberch - Ajax to Bayern Munich (£20m). EPA
Giorgio Chiellini - Juventus to Los Angeles FC (released). Getty Images
Giorgio Chiellini - Juventus to Los Angeles FC (released). Getty Images
Cameron Carter-Vickers - Tottenham to Celtic (£6m). AFP
Cameron Carter-Vickers - Tottenham to Celtic (£6m). AFP
Alexandre Lacazette - Arsenal to Lyon (free transfer). AFP
Alexandre Lacazette - Arsenal to Lyon (free transfer). AFP
World Mental Health Day
The specs: 2018 Opel Mokka X

Price, as tested: Dh84,000

Engine: 1.4L, four-cylinder turbo

Transmission: Six-speed auto

Power: 142hp at 4,900rpm

Torque: 200Nm at 1,850rpm

Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L / 100km

THE BIO: Martin Van Almsick

Hometown: Cologne, Germany

Family: Wife Hanan Ahmed and their three children, Marrah (23), Tibijan (19), Amon (13)

Favourite dessert: Umm Ali with dark camel milk chocolate flakes

Favourite hobby: Football

Breakfast routine: a tall glass of camel milk

Why are asylum seekers being housed in hotels?

The number of asylum applications in the UK has reached a new record high, driven by those illegally entering the country in small boats crossing the English Channel.

A total of 111,084 people applied for asylum in the UK in the year to June 2025, the highest number for any 12-month period since current records began in 2001.

Asylum seekers and their families can be housed in temporary accommodation while their claim is assessed.

The Home Office provides the accommodation, meaning asylum seekers cannot choose where they live.

When there is not enough housing, the Home Office can move people to hotels or large sites like former military bases.

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
The specs
  • Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
  • Power: 640hp
  • Torque: 760nm
  • On sale: 2026
  • Price: Not announced yet
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GAC GS8 Specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 248hp at 5,200rpm

Torque: 400Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 9.1L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh149,900

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On Women's Day
While you're here
MATCH INFO

Manchester United 1 (Rashford 36')

Liverpool 1 (Lallana 84')

Man of the match: Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)

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Pakistan World Cup squad

Sarfraz Ahmed (c), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abid Ali, Babar Azam, Haris Sohail, Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Hafeez(subject to fitness), Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Junaid Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain      

Two additions for England ODIs: Mohammad Amir and Asif Ali

The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE.

Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins

Read part two: how climate change drove the race for an alternative 

Read part one: how cars came to the UAE

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
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On Women's Day
E-cigarette report
Plastic tipping points
UFC Fight Night 2

1am – Early prelims

2am – Prelims

4am-7am – Main card

7:30am-9am – press cons

More on animal trafficking
Kareem Shaheen on Canada

Pad Man

Dir: R Balki

Starring: Akshay Kumar, Sonam Kapoor, Radhika Apte

Three-and-a-half stars

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