Diego Carlos’ representatives have arrived in Seville in a bid to persuade director of soccer Monchi to promote the defender to Newcastle with talks ongoing.
The Magpies have recognized Carlos as their prime goal in defence for the January switch window and have made numerous bids for the Brazilian, however Sevilla have to this point proven few indicators of relenting.
90min understands Newcastle wish to pay round £30m and are eager to have the deal executed so Carlos can be part of the squad on their coaching journey to Saudi Arabia through the winter break.
Nevertheless, Sevilla are digging their heels in and Eddie Howe’s aspect might must double their bid to round £60m in the event that they wish to get a deal executed. His launch clause stands at £66m and Newcastle’s new house owners have already backed out of offers which might have come at the same price.
The saga might go all the way down to the wire and there are specific parallels with Sevilla’s earlier stance on defender Jules Kounde.
Chelsea had been eager to signal the Frenchman final summer season however the La Liga aspect insisted the Blues meet his launch clause, with a deal failing to materialise.
28-year-old Carlos has made 20 La Liga appearances for Sevilla to this point this season, scoring twice together with his aspect sitting second in Spain’s prime flight – 4 factors behind league leaders Actual Madrid.
Whereas he stays Newcastle’s prime goal at centre again, 90min understands Marseille defender Duje Caleta-Automotive is another possibility if the membership can’t efficiently negotiate a take care of Sevilla.
Croatia worldwide Caleta-Automotive has fellow Premier League sides Liverpool and West Ham previously and is on the market on a possible mortgage with a view to a everlasting deal.
Newcastle have already signed Chris Wooden and Kieran Trippier this month as they appear to enhance their squad and transfer out of the relegation zone. They’re presently nineteenth, 4 factors from security, and face Leeds on Saturday.
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