Newcastle need new blood
Newcastle desperately need new signings as they look to survive in the top flight, and every passing day without them makes it more likely that they will begin next season in the Championship.
So far, they have added Chris Wood and Kieran Trippier to their side, but are still lacking a commanding defender, something that they have been chasing all transfer window.
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And with the games continuing to come thick and fast in the Premier League, movement is needed now.
Why they could be set to call off their Diego Carlos pursuit
But a worrying update has emerged about any potential addition of Diego Carlos.
The Brazilian defender was thought to be a serious target for the Magpies, but now another Premier League club are thought to have matched the bid that Eddie Howe’s side for the Sevilla man, although it is unclear which side.
| #NUFC are facing serious competition from another Premier League club and an Italian club in the race for Sevilla centre-back Diego Carlos… pic.twitter.com/eltYrNZoGM
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 19, 2022
And now, Talksport report that Newcastle are considering ending their chase for the centre-back, with time running out in the January transfer window and still plenty to do on Tyneside. Having so far been unable to agree a fee for the 28 year old, they may be set to turn their attentions elsewhere.
: Newcastle are considering ending their pursuit of Diego Carlos.
The Magpies have been unable to agree a deal with Sevilla for the defender.
-talkSPORT sources understand
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Is it time to give up the chase on Diego Carlos?