Bayer saw the Dutchman as a replacement for Piero Hincapie, as he was moving to Arsenal on deadline day Monday.
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However, Newcastle refused to do business, insisting Botman wasn't for sale.
Kicker says Bayer made an approach to Newcastle, but immediately received short shrift as they were forced to look elsewhere.
In the end, Bayer were left empty-handed as the German deadline fell on the evening.