West Ham transfer decision could open door for Newcastle to sign Diego Carlos alternative

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Diop availability?

Newcastle United's search for a new centre-back remans ongoing following high-profile pursuits for Sven Botman and Diego Carlos.

West Ham defender Issa Diop has been tentatively linked at times during the window, but the latest reports suggest the 25-year-old could become available in the closing days of the window.

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The Mirror claim David Moyes is preparing to make a late move for Marseille's £15m-rated centre-back Duje Caleta Car, who has also been linked to Wolves.

Should the Hammers prove successful in their pursuit of the Croatian international, the report adds that it is 'likely' Diop would be sold to Newcastle.

Morata move?

The arrival of Chris Wood earlier in the window has not silenced rumours over another striker potentially arriving at St James' Park in the coming days.

Eddie Nketiah, Darwin Nunez and Duvan Zapata are among the names circulated, but Juventus' impending signing of Dusan Vlahovic has led to a new link emerging.

Spain's forward Alvaro Morata reacts after missing a goal opportunity during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group E football match between Spain and Sweden at La Cartuja Stadium in Sevilla on June 14, 2021. (Photo by PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / POOL / AFP) (Photo by PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) (PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

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Spanish outlet El Partizado de Cope are claiming Newcastle and Tottenham are offering to take Alvaro Morata on loan from Atletico Madrid, although the La Liga side are said to prefer a sale.

Morata is currently on loan at Juventus, but Vlahovic's arrival has seen Barcelona linked with the Spanish international.