Diego Carlos update arrives from Sky Sports - Good news, despite bizarre quotes from Spain?

Sky Sports have revealed that Newcastle United are confident they'll complete a move for Sevilla centre-back Diego Carlos, despite suggestions from Spain that he's staying put.

This comes from North-East reporter Keith Downie, who claims that Newcastle and Sevilla are now close to agreeing a fee over a deal for the Brazilian.

He insists that player himself does want to leave the La Liga side in order to secure a big money move to Tyneside, with the 28-year-old said to have already agreed personal terms with the club over a lucrative contract.

Carlos played the full 90 minutes in Sevilla's 1-1 draw with Valencia last night - a result that leaves them four points behind leaders Real Madrid.

However, some feared this morning that our hopes of signing the centre-back may be dwindling, with the South American believed to have told the Spanish press "I have a lot of time left here (in Seville)" after the game.

Carlos appears to have laughed off these so-called comments in the last few hours, with him posting the following on his Instagram in reaction: