Newcastle United are now considered to be leading the race to sign a young defender who’s been compared to Mats Hummels. Eddie Howe’s injury crisis has been quite remarkable this season, something that has killed any real chance of progress. Fans will have been devastated to see Sven Botman join Nick Pope and Joelinton on the long-term injury list, three of the club’s most crucial players. Eddie Howe will definitely require better strength in depth next season, even if the club aren’t playing European football. It seems as if Newcastle will need something akin to a squad overhaul, replacing so…