Liverpool: Klopp delighted with timely win at Man Utd
Sven Botman admits he would be "lying" if he said Liverpool's interest in him in January was not attractive. Botman was linked with a move to Anfield in the winter window to help solve Jurgen Klopp's injury crisis in defence. However, the Reds ended up signing Ozan Kabak and Ben Davies instead.
Liverpool transfer news: Sven Botman is now linked with a move to Man Utd (Image: GETTY)
“It is a good compliment when you hear these clubs are interested,” Botman told The Athletic.
“I’m lying if I say it’s not interesting me — it’s the first time such big clubs are linked to me — but it was early days because in January I was only at Lille for half a season.
"It was nice to hear but I was focusing on Lille and I’m still doing this. After the season I will enjoy a vacation and see what happens next."
Sky Sports claimed on Wednesday that Botman is one of a number of defenders United are looking at this summer.
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The 21-year-old believes the Premier League would suit his style of play.
“If I’m honest, the Premier League is one of the leagues I dreamed about… but also Serie A, La Liga, the Bundesliga," he added.
"The Premier League is something special. It’s the football I really like and that fits me.
"The style of play, the emotion; I really like to see the fans with such big emotions in the stands. It is a beautiful competition I really like to watch and did for pretty much all my life."
Liverpool transfer news: Man Utd are in the market for a defender (Image: EXPRESS)
Botman's contract at Lille does not expire until the summer of 2025.
And he insists he is not thinking of a move away from France just yet.
“I’m not the kind of guy who is already planning for the future," Botman continued.
"How it’s going with me now, I hope to someday make a good step to a top competition or a big club; that’s my goal.
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"But I’m good at the moment with Lille. I’m really enjoying this year, I’m enjoying playing a lot. I learn a lot and I still have to improve a lot. I’m not complaining about my situation right now, I’m happy at the moment.
“For my ambitions, yes, of course I want to achieve as much as possible.
"I hope to make a big, beautiful step for me. We’ll have to see in the future if that is possible or not.”