Newcastle sweating over Sven Botman’s contract situation | OneFootball

Newcastle United will be pleased with Sven Botman following his return to form, but they must also be wary of his contract situation.

The Newcastle star is entering the final 18 months of his contract, and alarm bells are ringing at St James’ Park.

According to The Athletic, his contract case is ‘the most pressing situation of all, at least as far as some sources inside Newcastle are concerned’.

Botman joined Newcastle three years ago and remains on the same terms. New sporting director Ross Wilson must prioritise renewing his deal.

The former Lille ace, who earns £112,500 per week, has formed an outstanding partnership with Malick Thiaw.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe believes they can anchor the club’s defence for years to come.

It is worth noting that Botman’s niggling injuries are the primary reason he has not renewed his deal with the club.

However, now that he is playing consistently, it makes sense to accelerate talks over a new contract.

Tino Livramento and Bruno Guimaraes are also candidates for contract renewals. The pair have contracts until 2028, but Newcastle want to be proactive.

Livramento, who recently returned to training after a long absence, deserves a contract that reflects his growth in the squad.

He is now an England international and an influential presence in the backline. Newcastle must give him a new contract to ward off interest from Manchester City.

As for Guimaraes, he is in talks with the club. His latest deal was signed just two years ago.

Elsewhere, Kieran Trippier is in the final year of his deal with the Magpies. Despite being a mainstay in the starting XI, he could leave next summer.

However, Wilson may decide to give the experienced 35-year-old a short-term deal to keep him around.