Newcastle make fresh offers for Sven Botman and Diego Carlos but may have to fork out up to £70m to get the two defenders... while Eddie Howe's side are also looking at options in attack

Newcastle United have made improved offers for Lille defender Sven Botman and Sevilla's Diego Carlos as they look to deliver new centre-backs for Eddie Howe.

Both defenders have indicated they would like to join but the deals could end up costing close to £70m in total with their respective clubs asking premium prices as they need to find replacements.

Newcastle have also held further talks over a £15m move for Marseille's Senegalese forward Bamba Dieng.

However, a deal for Liverpool's Divock Origi is unlikely.