Magpies eyeing Diego Carlos move
Newcastle United are desperate to improve their defensive options before the January transfer window closes, and they are closing in on a deal to sign the Sevilla star Diego Carlos.
The defender has informed the Spanish club that he wants to leave this month, and the 28-year-old would be an exceptional addition to the Newcastle back four.
The Sevilla defender has been in impressive form this season, and he has helped the Spanish club concede just 13 goals in the league so far.
Sevilla have the joint best defensive record in Europe’s major leagues, and Carlos will be hoping to help Newcastle tighten up at the back and beat the drop this season.
Newcastle are currently 19th in the league table, and they will need to tighten up at the back in order to beat the drop to the Championship. Sevilla have kept a total of 11 clean sheets in the league so far, and Newcastle will be hoping for a similar impact from Carlos if they manage to secure his services.
The 28-year-old has the physical and technical attributes to succeed in the Premier League, and he has the potential to develop into a top-class player for Newcastle United.
The Sevilla defender is strong and powerful at the back, and his recovery piece will be vital against Premier League attackers. Furthermore, the 28-year-old is an impressive tackler, and his aerial prowess will be a bonus for the Premier League side.
Newcastle keen on loaning Jesse Lingard
Meanwhile, Newcastle United were keen on signing the Manchester United attacker Jesse Lingard on loan for the remainder of the season.
However, the Red Devils have knocked back the approach.
Lingard has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford, and he needs to leave the club in order to play regular first-team football.
A move to Newcastle for the remainder of the season would have been ideal for the Manchester United attacker.
Lingard was on loan at West Ham during the second half of last season and he was highly impressive for the London club.
The player was heavily linked with a move to West Ham at the start of the season, but he ended up staying at Manchester United, and he was keen on fighting for his place at Old Trafford.
However, things have not worked out for the 29-year-old, and he has barely played for Manchester United this season.
