Diego Carlos speaks out on Newcastle transfer links, and it’s bad news for the Magpies
Diego Carlos speaks out on Newcastle transfer links, and it’s bad news for the Magpies
Newcastle chase Diego Carlos
There have been plenty of conflicting reports about Newcastle’s pursuit of Sevilla centre back Diego Carlos in recent weeks.
Those in the English media appear to believe that a deal is edging closer, with multiple bids reported of over 30 million pounds.
Newcastle are moving closer to a deal for Diego Carlos but still face competition to sign the Sevilla defender from another Premier League club.
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 20, 2022
However, other sources suggest that Sevilla have rejected those bids, and that while talks are ongoing, the amount Newcastle are currently offering is not enough.
Diego Carlos has agreed personal terms with Newcastle on potential five year deal. No doubt on player side. ⚪️🇧🇷 #NUFC
Sevilla are keeping the same position as for Koundé deal with Chelsea last summer: ‘important’ bid or no agreement. €35m, not enough. Talks ongoing. pic.twitter.com/iFDM25rWEz
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 19, 2022
And as Chelsea found out with Jules Kounde in the summer, Sevilla aren’t likely to budge.
But now, has the final nail in the coffin been hammered home by Carlos himself?
Carlos speaks out
Speaking to the Spanish media yesterday, Carlos was quizzed on the links to Newcastle, and gave what seemed to be a definitive answer, to suggest that he was staying in Seville.
As per local news outlet Diario de Sevilla, the Brazilian claimed ‘I have a lot of time left here [in Seville]’ when asked about the transfer away from Southern Spain.
SEVILLE, SPAIN – JULY 19: (BILD ZEITUNG OUT) Diego Carlos of Sevilla FC looks on during the Liga match between Sevilla FC and Valencia CF at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on July 19, 2020 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Javier Montano/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
With Sevilla currently in second place in La Liga, and four points off top side Real Madrid, any move to relegation-threatened Newcastle would be surprising to say the least were it to occur, even if the money was significant.
Now, the chase for his signature seems to have ended.
