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Diego Carlos: Newcastle step up pursuit of Sevilla defender

Newcastle are stepping up their pursuit of Sevilla centre-back Diego Carlos and hope they can sign the 28-year-old before Saturday's game at Leeds.

The club has prioritised a central defender after conceding 43 goals in the Premier League this season.

Their focus has now turned to Carlos after Lille said Netherlands Under-21 international Sven Botman was not for sale.

Reports have suggested the Brazilian has handed in a transfer request.

Carlos won the 2020 Europa League with Sevilla and a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics with Brazil last summer.

He previously played for Nantes in France and Estoril in Portugal after moving from his native country.