PaulMcGrath_5 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 https://theathletic.com/news/aston-villa-diego-carlos-transfer/4hWLfTmlzy5q/ Quote Aston Villa are exploring the possibility of signing Sevilla centre-back Diego Carlos in the summer transfer window, The Athletic has learned. Villa manager Steven Gerrard is looking to strengthen his defensive options and Carlos is thought to be among those under consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody1000 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Would be a very good signing, definitely would add real quality to our back line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Can't see this and Tarkowski, if we sign both, Mings is gone I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tomav84 Posted May 25, 2022 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2022 Full article for those that don't have the athletic Quote Aston Villa are exploring the possibility of signing Sevilla centre-back Diego Carlos in the summer transfer window, The Athletic has learned. Villa manager Steven Gerrard is looking to strengthen his defensive options and Carlos is thought to be among those under consideration. The 29-year-old has been a key man for Sevilla since moving from Nantes in 2019, helping the Spanish club win the Europa League in 2020 and qualify for next season’s Champions League. Carlos — an Olympic gold medallist with Brazil at the Tokyo Games — has two years left on his terms and attracted interest during the January market from sides including Newcastle United. He is recognised by Villa as being one of Europe’s leading operators in his position, although they might need to free up space in the squad through departures before adding to Gerrard’s resources. The potential asking price and salary for Carlos may also prove a complication, which is why Villa are sure to be looking at various opportunities. Gerrard has held internal talks about bolstering his rearguard for some time and James Tarkowski of relegated Burnley is another prominent candidate. The 29-year-old Englishman is out of contract shortly and will be available on a free transfer. Villa have already been active in preparation for the summer transfer window opening on June 10. Earlier this month they announced an agreement to sign the former Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho on a permanent basis from Barcelona. He will be joined at Villa Park by Marseille midfielder Boubacar Kamara on a free transfer. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Expensive deal to complete. I assume Tarkowski is first choice as he wants his future sorted in next week or two before he goes on holiday. So if we fail to get him we look at other options. Diego Carlos is a fantastic player but will cost us £30m+ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustibrooks Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 It might sound stupid but out of Tarkowski, Carlos and Botman who would suit us the most? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted May 25, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted May 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, CVByrne said: Expensive deal to complete. I assume Tarkowski is first choice as he wants his future sorted in next week or two before he goes on holiday. So if we fail to get him we look at other options. Diego Carlos is a fantastic player but will cost us £30m+ i'd argue the other way around? if we're serious about carlos maybe we've made an inquiry, fee is currently too large, so we're looking into JT in case carlos doesn't happen newcastle have been heavily linked with DC - be interesting to see what happens when we go head to head with them for a transfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 1 minute ago, tomav84 said: i'd argue the other way around? if we're serious about carlos maybe we've made an inquiry, fee is currently too large, so we're looking into JT in case carlos doesn't happen newcastle have been heavily linked with DC - be interesting to see what happens when we go head to head with them for a transfer I can't see given how we operate in convincing players about the project we are saying to JT we might want you, just give us more time to decide. We act with conviction when we go after players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post duke313 Posted May 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2022 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Rustibrooks said: It might sound stupid but out of Tarkowski, Carlos and Botman who would suit us the most? Botman has a much higher ceiling at only 22. Ideally i'd take Carlos and Botman. Edited May 25, 2022 by duke313 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Much prefer this than tarko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rustibrooks Posted May 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2022 of course lol 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMcGrath_5 Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 28 minutes ago, tomav84 said: Full article for those that don't have the athletic Article is free in this instance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaParkAvenue Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 14 minutes ago, duke313 said: Botman has a much higher ceiling at only 22. Ideally i'd take Carlos and Botman. Botman is seen as a relatively traditional CB, big strong solid defender so maybe his type is not that different from Tarkowski. Carlos would add something more IMO in terms of playing ability. I agree Carlos and Botman would be ideal but getting both may be unrealistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 10 minutes ago, Rustibrooks said: of course lol Was going to say, he's largely regarded as an excellent player but makes quite a noticeable amount of big errors at the same time. Think certain fans' heads would explode if you partnered him with Mings. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I do believe we are in for a big centre back signing. He’d fit the bill for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Anybody know why he’s never had a cap for Brazil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 9 minutes ago, gwi1890 said: Anybody know why he’s never had a cap for Brazil? Just seen that, it is indeed strange if he's as good as they say. Only ever been capped at the Olympics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 13 minutes ago, gwi1890 said: Anybody know why he’s never had a cap for Brazil? He is a bit of a liability though did wind up United fans so maybe held against hom Brazil arent exactly blessed with a lot of centre backs at the peak. Still had two 37 year olds in recent squads 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, duke313 said: Just seen that, it is indeed strange if he's as good as they say. Only ever been capped at the Olympics. I’ve never heard anyone say he is that good, I think a few on here just want so sing him based on his cool name and price tag, without actually knowing much about the player, Lucas Dinge was deemed to old at the grand age of 28 when we signed him, but Diego Carlos at 29 is great business apparently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-AVFC Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, gwi1890 said: I’ve never heard anyone say he is that good, I think a few on here just want so sing him based on his cool name and price tag, without actually knowing much about the player, Lucas Dinge was deemed to old at the grand age of 28 when we signed him, but Diego Carlos at 29 is great business apparently. And Brad Friedel was deemed an acceptable age when he was pushing 40, but no one wants to sign my cousin Steve to play in midfield. Typical double standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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