Aston Villa scouts have been put on alert to find another defender after new boy Diego Carlos was ruled out for the rest of the year.
The powerful centre-back, 29, was a big £26million summer signing from Sevilla. But he was forced off in stoppage time of Villa’s 2-1 win over Everton after sustaining a serious injury.
The Brazilian later left Villa Park on crutches and in a protective boot and on Monday it was confirmed by the club that he has ruptured his Achilles tendon.