SEVILLA star Diego Carlos is now Newcastle’s high defensive goal after Lille rejected a second bid for Sven Botman.
Toon boss Eddie Howe is determined for a brand new centre-back – and striker – earlier than Saturday’s large relegation conflict towards Watford.
Dutch defender Botman was the Magpies’ first alternative however Lille insist they won't do enterprise in January, knocking again Newcastle’s improved £35million supply.
The French aspect might return to the negotiating desk for £42m however Newcastle are eyeing alternate options.
Howe ideally desires two centre-halves with the membership already engaged on a deal for Brazilian Carlos, 28, for the same worth.
An preliminary £28m bid was rebuffed by the LaLiga aspect as mega-rich Newcastle get used to promoting golf equipment ramping the value up, however Toon chiefs hope an settlement might be reached.
Nevertheless, regardless of ongoing talks, an harm on the weekend to Sevilla’s fellow defender Joules Kounde might scupper their plans if he's dominated out for an extended interval.
In addition to Carlos they're additionally eager on 20-year-old Monaco starlet Benoit Badiashile, however he picked up a knock for the Ligue 1 aspect on Sunday.
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A ahead is one other precedence this week after the Mags, with out injured high scorer Callum Wilson, failed to attain towards League One Cambridge throughout their humiliating 1-0 FA Cup third-round defeat.
Burnley’s Chris Wooden emerged as a goal over the weekend however the Clarets are reluctant to lose the Kiwi striker – and centre-back James Tarkowski - to a relegation rival.
The Toon sealed their first signing of the Saudi period final week, buying Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid for £12m.
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