Alex Crook has now revealed a big Newcastle United transfer twist involving both Jesse Lingard and Diego Carlos.
The Lowdown: Looked unlikely
Both Lingard and Carlos have been heavily linked with moves to St. James’ Park throughout the January transfer window so far, but have begun to look increasingly unlikely as the window progresses.
Sky Sports journalist Pete Graves has recently doubted the likelihood of Lingard moving to the North East, while Sevilla club chief Monchi believes that Carlos will now stay at the La Liga club.
However, anything can happen in the next couple of days, and deals should not be completely ruled out at this stage.
The Latest: Twist
As per talkSPORT journalist Crook, the Tyneside outfit are now ‘back in talks’ to sign Lingard, while a deal for Carlos ‘might not be totally off the table’ either:
“As just discussed with @JimWhite @talkSPORT are hearing #NUFC are back in talks with #MUFC over Jesse Lingard and Diego Carlos might not be totally off the table either.
“Gonna be an interesting end to the window at SJP.”
The Verdict: Get them in!
If there is any hope remaining that both Lingard and Carlos can still be signed, then the Magpies need to get them in as soon as possible.
Described as ‘sensational‘ while on loan at West Ham last season by Arsenal and Premier League legend Nigel Winterburn, Lingard has already shown what a difference he can make to a team, with his nine goals and five assists a major factor in the Hammers securing UEFA Europa League football for this term.
Meanwhile, Carlos would be a real asset to the Toon’s backline, as he has been dubbed as a ‘real leader at the back’ (The Daily Express) by European football expert Andy Brassell, and he is nicknamed ‘The Beast‘ himself, suggesting that he would be right up for the relegation fight.
In other news, find out who NUFC are now moving to sign here!