Diego Carlos edging closer to NUFC move & two loan bids rejected by midfielders - The Telegraph

The Telegraph have revealed that Man Utd midfielder Donny Van de Beek has turned down the chance to join Newcastle United this month.

They claim our perilous league position has put off the Dutchman, while former Mag Georginio Wijnaldum is also set to reject a return to Tyneside for similar reasons.

The report states that we could revisit a move for Van de Beek incase his stance changes, however it seems we are keen to bring in new player as soon as possible, with the club pushing to sign TWO defenders this week.

On that note, The Telegraph report that progress is being made on a deal to bring Sevilla's Diego Carlos to the club, with Newcastle now hopeful he will arrive before next weekend's crucial trip to Leeds.

Luke Edwards states that a 'deal is there to be done' with the La Liga side and a fee is still be negotiated, as the Brazilian is eager to make the move happen.

The same piece also states that we have been showing interest in Liverpool's Nat Phillips and Tottenham's Joe Rodon, with the club looking to sign two centre-backs this week.