A report earlier today gave a sliver of hope that Sevilla could cave late in the window and soften their demands over defender Diego Carlos. It was an unlikely scenario but Newcastle remained hopeful.
However, Sevilla’s Sporting Director Monchi has confirmed the 28-year-old will not be sold in this window. He concedes that Newcastle’s offer was an appropriate one but not enough for him to accept in the difficult January window.
Here are the comments Monchi told Mark Douglas of inews when asked about the situation:
“The Newcastle offer was a good offer, a respectable offer. I have to say that.
“But the offer, our board, and management team thought it wasn’t enough. It’s true that maybe it wasn’t the right time. It’s a difficult market to find a replacement for a player like Diego Carlos.
“It’s a market that takes place over a very short period of time. Maybe if that offer comes along in the summer then things might have changed.
“The offer was a very good offer, a very respectable offer but not at the best possible time.
“I was talking to Diego this morning and he’s happy. At the end of the day, he’s staying here at his club, a club that really wanted him.
“If he was really angry then maybe he would have changed his opinion but he seems happy.”
It seems that Sevilla were just not going to buckle unless an astronomical offer came in. Monchi has admitted that the notoriously difficult winter window played a large part in his decision to keep turning Newcastle away.
He also opens the door for a deal in the summer at potentially the same fee he turned down this window. That may be the time to bring in the Brazilian as well as make a renewed push for Lille’s Sven Botman.
However, all that depends on how Newcastle fare in the remaining 17 matches of this campaign.
Loading ...***Here are some details of an upcoming charity event some may be interested in***
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NUFC legends team up for 2022 charity event in Gosforth
Four iconic former Newcastle United Football players are to come together for a special charity event at The Grand Hotel in Gosforth on Friday 8 April 2022. The event will reunite Kevin Keegan’s famous 90s “Entertainers” team, including former star midfielder Rob Lee, famed left-back John Beresford, former Northern Irish winger Keith Gillespie and the club’s legendary centre back and England international, Steve Howey. Featuring an auction, raffle and two-course meal, the charity event – organised by friends and NUFC nuts Les Hancock and Terry Sweeney – will be a smart-casual dinner event aimed at all supporters of the team.
Commenting on the event, John Beresford said: “I’m really looking forward to April 8th when myself, Keith Gillespie, Rob Lee and Steve Howey will head to Gosforth Park where we’re going to have a few reminisces and some entertainment to go with it. We’re going to be telling some funny stories; things you’ve probably never heard before. It’s going to be humorous, let’s put it that way! It’s all for two fantastic causes; Tiny Lives Trust and Wallsend Boys Club. I really can’t wait and I hope to see you there”
The evening is dedicated to the memory of Brian Paddison, a popular Newcastle businessman, charity fundraiser and passionate Newcastle United fan. All proceeds from the event are to go straight to Tiny Lives Trust and the legendary Wallsend Boys Club which has produced over 80 professional football players since its formation, including Alan Shearer, Alan Thompson, Steve Watson and Michael Carrick.
Tickets for the NUFC Legends Charity Evening are priced at £45 and can be purchased via email at lesnufc@yahoo.com or over the phone by contacting organisers Les Hancock on 07779 841293 or Terry Sweeney at 07968 126622.
69 comments so far
The Dyslexic God
Jan 27, 2022 at 1:32 PM
Comment #1hello again
Toon fans bad
Jan 27, 2022 at 1:33 PM
Comment #2So that’s that then
Toon fans bad
Jan 27, 2022 at 1:34 PM
Comment #3Although reading that, another bag of cash might get it done 😆
The Dyslexic God
Jan 27, 2022 at 1:35 PM
Comment #4Tfb we will be ok. Get him for less money in summer
The Dyslexic God
Jan 27, 2022 at 1:35 PM
Comment #5We offer more, they will just ask for more
The Dyslexic God
Jan 27, 2022 at 1:40 PM
Comment #6contacting organisers Les Hancock on 07779 841293 or Terry Sweeney at 07968 126622.
Hancock will get his half hour, but Regan will nick him
It's all under control
Jan 27, 2022 at 1:42 PM
Comment #7They’re just negotiating…it’s not dead by any means
It's all under control
Jan 27, 2022 at 1:43 PM
Comment #8If it was truly dead they would have sent that message out on the 31st.
They’re inviting another offer
JP...from The Rock
Jan 27, 2022 at 1:44 PM
Comment #9We should get either of Badiashile, Szalai and Nat Phillips instead. Then go for Botman and Carlos in the summer.
dazzler
Jan 27, 2022 at 1:44 PM
Comment #10They didn’t get the rival bid they were hoping for did they? That’s what this is.
IrishRob
Jan 27, 2022 at 1:49 PM
Comment #11Rom you’re not being helpful lol
Romford mag
Jan 27, 2022 at 1:51 PM
Comment #12Rob
He’s old and green Bananas take time to ripen ! He might not be around to eat them !
ffs 😆
The Dyslexic God
Jan 27, 2022 at 1:52 PM
Comment #13It’s dead Jim!
kilcline
Jan 27, 2022 at 1:52 PM
Comment #14Hope Sevilla finish outside the champs league places.
We need to be ruthless these last few days.
Come on Nunez
The Dyslexic God
Jan 27, 2022 at 1:52 PM
Comment #15This is funnier than the original joke.
Tyran21
Jan 27, 2022 at 1:53 PM
Comment #16JP…from The Rock
Nat Phillips would perfectly wrap up the transfer window.
The Dyslexic God
Jan 27, 2022 at 1:54 PM
Comment #17Although I am working on a truly original song.
Give pees a chance. I reckon there is a certain Karma in there
The Dyslexic God
Jan 27, 2022 at 1:55 PM
Comment #18Savilla with finish 1st or 2nd.
The Dyslexic God
Jan 27, 2022 at 2:06 PM
Comment #19Made 10 mins, officially broke the post!
DayvanCowboy
Jan 27, 2022 at 2:10 PM
Comment #20kilcline, bit of a d!ck comment, he’s a Sevilla player end of, we’ve been in that position before and as fans have spat our dummies out when owners sold a player on the cheap, I take my hat off to teams like Sevilla, they are pushing teams like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atletico in the domestic league without spending anywhere close to them while still typically selling their better players but still consistently winning trophies domestically and in Europe, they are a selling team who have a history of pushing a hard bargain, you need look no further than the £25m they got from Spurs for Bryan Gil, any team that operates like that and manages to upset the big boys gets my full support.
Pat Mania
Jan 27, 2022 at 2:13 PM
Comment #21I’m not a fan of Philips
Raj of Hailsley
Jan 27, 2022 at 2:16 PM
Comment #22Pat Mania,
I thought he did an excellent job in helping Lpool get to fourth when they had all those injuries last season.
Tyran21
Jan 27, 2022 at 2:17 PM
Comment #23DayvanCowboy
Carlos rightly respected Sevilla’s decision too. Don’t really want a player that throw a tantrum for a big money move too.
Mund
Jan 27, 2022 at 2:18 PM
Comment #24This is the way…
ToonDarnSarf
Jan 27, 2022 at 2:21 PM
Comment #25I reckon that’s a classy comment from Sevilla. He’s their player, it’s their choice if they want to sell, and they’re still in the running for the league.
The Dyslexic God
Jan 27, 2022 at 2:22 PM
Comment #26Yes Darth Mund, and as Kid Creole nearly said (You’re not my daddy) lol
The Dyslexic God
Jan 27, 2022 at 2:22 PM
Comment #27We are doing ok
DayvanCowboy
Jan 27, 2022 at 2:23 PM
Comment #28Tyran21, 100% man, they have actively pushed to keep him while also keeping Carlos happy, they offered him a new contract, they have set a price and we haven’t matched it, regardless of what the so called “ITK” say, we’ll never fully know the negotiations that have went on, but we all know for a fact that if that was a club ran by the likes of MA and the old cockney mafia any bid received over £20m then they’d have been calling in the taxi and get the player straight out the door without a second thought and that cash straight in their pockets… Again hats off to Sevilla, yes I’d be over the moon if we get him, but good to see a team sticking to their terms and not buckling.
Pat Mania
Jan 27, 2022 at 2:23 PM
Comment #29raj
That’s true. I’m probably wrapped up in the other names. It’s possible he’d do a good job until the end of the season. And then he’d possibly be surplus to requirements
The Dyslexic God
Jan 27, 2022 at 2:24 PM
Comment #30It will be an interesting few days
Mund
Jan 27, 2022 at 2:28 PM
Comment #31There’s a big difference tho playing with the Liverpool defence to coming here and playing in a struggling defence.
JP...from The Rock
Jan 27, 2022 at 2:29 PM
Comment #32Interesting;
http://sportwitness.co.uk/claim-newcastle-pledged-invest-400m-stay-pl-eyeing-brazilian-players/
Mund
Jan 27, 2022 at 2:30 PM
Comment #33Interesting JP
Mund
Jan 27, 2022 at 2:34 PM
Comment #34Transfer News Live
@DeadlineDayLive
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Police cars revolving light Newcastle are in talks with Fenerbahçe over the transfer of Hungary international defender Attila Szalai for £20 million.
(Source: Fanatik)
SPRINGY
Jan 27, 2022 at 2:35 PM
Comment #35400m…. over how long tho?
Raj of Hailsley
Jan 27, 2022 at 2:35 PM
Comment #36Pat Mania,
He wouldn’t necessarily be surplus to requirements, I left a post earlier on the need for four and we have two definitely leaving in the summer and hopefully Clark, you need back ups as well.
Mund
Jan 27, 2022 at 2:36 PM
Comment #37SPRINGY
By the sounds of the article it will be for the summer and to challenge for the title.
Reilly
Jan 27, 2022 at 2:39 PM
Comment #38Newcastle’s new bid for Lyon’s Bruno Guimarães is worth a total of €52m. An initial €42m + €10m in bonuses.
(Source: L’Equipe)
Ron Knee
Jan 27, 2022 at 2:40 PM
Comment #39Olly Mann@OllyMann
Barry Cryer quoted in The Times Diary just 3 weeks ago:
“Along with his son Bob, he has started a podcast called ‘Now, Where Were We?’ and Barry is astonished by the format. ‘He was amazed,’ says Bob. ‘He couldn’t believe anything existed that paid less than radio.'”
Davas28
Jan 27, 2022 at 2:41 PM
Comment #40Haha maybe I’m ITK. I suggested weeks ago that maybe they are waiting to see if we avoid relegation before pumping the money in
😀