Aston Villa have reached an agreement to sign Sevilla defender Diego Carlos this summer. A £26m move has been agreed between the two clubs with the 29-year-old travelling to England to complete a medical and finalise personal terms.
Carlos was heavily linked with a move to Newcastle in January but stayed at Sevilla as they battled Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. The Spanish outfit wanted a significant fee for the Brazilian, with the Magpies ultimately unwilling to meet their demands.
In a statement on Thursday afternoon, Villa announced: "Aston Villa can confirm the Club has reached an agreement with Sevilla FC for the transfer of Diego Carlos for an undisclosed fee. The player will travel to England in the next few hours to complete a medical and finalise personal terms.
