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'Diego is in the building' - Newcastle sent warning shot as Diego Carlos starts for Sevilla

Sevilla's message on Diego Carlos remains clear with Newcastle United expected to bid up in order to win his services.

The Brazilian was not only named on the team sheet tonight but the La Liga side posted an image of the defender stating: "Diego is in the building" ahead of their clash against Valencia at the Mestalla.

The Magpies have had a series of bids turned down as Sevilla look to hold out for an astronomical figure for the South American.

Newcastle's current offer is believed to sit at €36million but Sevilla are protected by a minimum fee release clause of more than double that figure.

Sources in Spain say Newcastle won't have to hit the £80million - the amount on his clause - but Sevilla feel they have no reason to sell.

And while Carlos has asked if he can move this January, he also gave his manager Julen Lopetegui there would be no disruption behind the scenes and he'd comply with the coaching staff - hence his start this evening in the huge clash away to Valencia.

On a day that started with the morning papers in Spain reporting that only a "dizzying fee" would tempt Sevilla, news of other interest was reported by Sky Sports News this afternoon.

It is thought that one of the interested clubs could be AS Roma.

Eddie Howe would love to have Carlos on board for the Leeds clash at the weekend but they could be beaten by the clock as Premier League rules state he'd have to be registered by 12pm on Friday.

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