Former AC Milan transfers chief Ariedo Braida isn't surprised hearing their interest in Lille defender Sven Botman.

The Holland international is a January target for Milan and Newcastle.

Cremonese chief Braida told Gazzetta.it: "I know a person who works in France and he spoke very highly of Botman to me.

"He could be a good profile, he has the right credentials.

"(Zlatan) Ibrahimovic? Despite being 40 years old he is decisive, even if sometimes he doesn't move much. He drags and helps everyone. He will still be decisive. Where do you find another like this? As long as he talks to the sound of goals and has breath, it is better to keep him."