Transfer interest is building around Botman Sven, with Leverkusen understood to be weighing-up a move for the Newcastle defender. While there has been no official bid as yet, the club may act swiftly if they decide to pursue the deal before the transfer window slams shut. Until a fee and conditions are finalised, the deal remains vulnerable to disruption - especially if Liverpool decide to make a formal offer of their own in the coming days. Defensively, Leverkusen are sitting around the league average this season, at 1.6 goals conceded per game. Someone like Botman Sven could keep them steady but also raise the level when it matters most. Newcastle continue to be linked with Aaron Ramsdale, Nathan Ake and Axel Disasi while Leverkusen are also rumoured to be tracking Manuel Akanji, Facundo Valentin Buonanotte and Maghnes Akliouche. Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for up-to-the-minute football transfer rumours and news from your club and beyond.