An update has emerged on Sevilla gem Diego Carlos, regarding Newcastle United's interest in his services...

What's the talk?

According to The Telegraph, the Brazilian defender is one of a number of players on the club's list of potential centre-back signings.

The report claims that Eddie Howe wants a mobile player in that position who can play with the ball at his feet, with Carlos on his list of targets.

Coloccini 2.0

Eddie Howe must complete a deal to sign the £40k-per-week La Liga defender as he could be a superb addition to the side.

He has averaged an impressive SofaScore rating of 7.12 for Sevilla this term, making 1.8 tackles and interceptions per game and winning 64% of his duels. This is an improvement from the 1.6 tackles and interceptions and duel success of 53% he managed last season, showing an improvement over the past 18 months.

Does a South American centre-back who loves a challenge remind you of anyone? By signing Carlos from the Spanish side, Howe could land the next Fabricio Coloccini for Newcastle. The Argentine defender played over 200 times for the Magpies in the top-flight and the ex-Bournemouth coach could find the club's new long-term defensive boss this window.

Spanish football analyst Domagoj Kostanjšak previously lauded the Sevilla destroyer, saying:

"He's a really physical player - he's built like a tank and they don't call him 'The Beast' for no reason. He's really good in the air and he's decent on the ball as well - you have to be under Julen Lopetegui.

"He's been in my top three or four centre-backs in Spain this season, along with Raphael Varane and Inigo Martinez - he's been a bit of a revelation. He's playing the best football of his career and he immediately settled in. I would say there is a shade of Kalidou Koulibaly about him - not the same quality, of course, but I would compare him to him."

This suggests that he has the physical strength required to deal with Premier League forwards. Kostanjšak's comment on Carlos' ball-playing skills also shows that he fits the profile of player Howe wants for his side, as he is capable of playing out from the back and starting attacks with his passes. 

Therefore, he could be the perfect signing for Newcastle in January. He has proven himself to be a top performer in La Liga and could arrive to help the Magpies to more clean sheets in the second half of the season, with the potential to be at the club for many years to come - much like Coloccini was.

AND in other news, Howe can seal "absolute treat" for NUFC in swoop for monster who's "Beckenbauer level"...