Newcastle United fans watched on as Diego Carlos sealed a £34million move to Aston Villa but the word from the upper echelons at St James' Park very much: "Watch this space".
United have gone back in for Dutchman Sven Botman after AC Milan's takeover torment has added a layer of uncertainty over a proposed deal that was on the table with Lille. Botman's agent is now dealing with additional interest in the centre-back but the reality is Newcastle never really walked away from the deal for the ex-Ajax youngster.
Although, it has emerged that there was no fresh contact on Carlos this week, leaving those close to the Brazilian "surprised" that United never came back. Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard flew to Seville to get his signature but Newcastle have been looking at other targets, including Botman.
