Transfer news: Magpies interested in Carlos, Doku & Botman

Newcastle are readying a fresh transfer bid for Sevilla's 28-year-old Brazilian defender Diego Carlos. (Marca, via Sun)

The club's scouts are also keeping tabs on exciting 19-year-old international winger Jeremy Doku, who plays for Rennes and is rated at £22m. (Chronicle)

After multiple failed attempts to sign Dutch defender Sven Botman from Lille in the January transfer window, Newcastle United are already in discussions to secure his services ahead of a summer move. (Mirror)

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