Newcastle prepare new bid for Sevilla defender Diego Carlos after £40m offer turned down

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Newcastle are reportedly plotting a new bid for Sevilla star Diego Carlos - just weeks after seeing their £40million offer rebuffed.Toon boss Eddie Howe splashed the cash in January in a bid to boost Newcastle's survival hopes, with Kieran Trippier, Chris Wood, Bruno Guimaraes, Matt Targett and Dan Burn all signing on at St James' Park during the winter transfer window.However, a deal for Carlos evaded them after Sevilla played hardball over their defensive lynchpin.But the Magpies are still keen on luring Carlos to the Premier League and are planning to make a fresh raid on Sevilla in the summer.

According to Marca, Newcastle 'will return' in the summer to try and thrash out an agreement for the commanding centre-half.It remains to be seen just how much it would take to persuade Sevilla to cash in on their star man after the Spanish outfit rebuffed the Toon's £40m bid in January.The 28-year-old has been virtually ever-present during Sevilla's stunning La Liga campaign.Julen Lopetegui's side are currently sat in second spot, just four points behind Real Madrid as they bid to chase down Los Blancos during the final third of the season.Do you think Newcastle will stay up this season?

Let us know in the comments section.Carlos has missed just one league game all season and reportedly attracted interest from a host of clubs across Europe.Just weeks after he was denied the chance to join the Saudi-backed revolution at St James' Park, Carlos spoke out on the saga.He reaffirmed his commitment to Sevilla - and insisted that his head wasn't turned by Newcastle's interest.“I was always very calm, I have a commitment, my contract here at Sevilla," he told ABC Sevilla via Sport Witness.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest.