Aston Villa are reportedly looking to offload Diego Carlos due to his high wages amid links with a possible transfer to Fulham.

The Brazilian defender has had a mixed spell at Villa Park, and though he has his qualities it perhaps makes sense to offload him and try something different.

Carlos is one of Villa’s top earners, and it might be that they can no longer justify spending that much on the player.

That’s according to pundit Dan Bardell, who spoke to Villa News about the Carlos transfer situation and the club’s plans to deal with his departure.

“I have got time for Carlos. He suffered a really bad injury when he joined the club and he’s done well to come back from that,” Bardell said.

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“I think with the wages that he is on and because he doesn’t start in Villa’s best team when everyone is fit, I think he’s expendable.

“If they can get a bit of money and get his wages off the books then they’ll probably try to do that. The club could see it as an opportunity that is too good to turn down.”

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Brentford have agreed a deal with Liverpool to sign Fabio Carvalho according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

It’s been a quiet summer at Anfield for new manager Arne Alot with the Reds yet to make any signings, although they are working on a deal for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi.

However, it appears Slot will have one less player to work with as Carvalho is set to leave the club despite impressing on the pre-season tour of America.

Carvalho set to join Brentford

Carvalho arrived at Liverpool from Fulham for £5m in 2022 and had loan spells at both RB Leipzig and Hull City last season.

The 21-year-old scored nine goals for the Tigers last season as they missed out on the play offs, but is now set for a new challenge in London.

Carvalho had attracted interest from the likes of newly promoted Southampton, who had a bid rejected and Leicester but Romano has reported he’s set to join Brentford.

He took to X.com and said:

“Fabio Carvalho to Brentford, here we go! Liverpool sell Carvalho on a permanent deal.

“Understand fee will be £20m fixed plus add-ons as part of the package. Carvalho has accepted as @abolapt reports; he’s set to undergo medical tests at Brentford soon.”

???? Fábio Carvalho to Brentford, here we go! Liverpool sell Carvalho on a permanent deal.

Understand fee will be £20m fixed plus add-ons as part of the package.

Carvalho has accepted, as @abolapt reports; he’s set to undergo medical tests at Brentford soon. pic.twitter.com/Z0mp7L2zex

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 10, 2024

It’s been reported that Liverpool will receive a fixed fee of £20m with a further £7.5m in add ons and the Anfield outfit will also have a 17.5% sell on clause, with the fee likely to be put towards their pursuit of Spain international Zubimendi.

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Fulham are also in line for a cash windfall having secured a 20% sell on clause when they sold the attacking midfielder to Liverpool.

Carvalho made just 21 appearances for Liverpool, scoring three goals for the club and he will make  a much needed difference in the final third for a Brentford squad which finished 16th last season.

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Fulham are in advanced talks to sign Aston Villa defensive mainstay Diego Carlos this summer.

Fulham will be eager to improve on the 13th-place finish from last season. They will be keen on finishing inside the top half of the table and Marco Silva is trying to ensure he has all the pieces needed to get the job done. The Cottagers have already made some significant additions to their ranks but they are still looking to add more quality at the back.

According to a report from Sky via Fichajes, Fulham are looking to raid Aston Villa for the services of Diego Carlos. The Cottagers want to further strengthen their backline and they feel the former Sevilla star could help their cause. He has done a decent job for Villa at the back and won’t take long to adjust to life at Craven Cottage.

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Diego Carlos would be a quality addition

Carlos made a name for himself at Sevilla before joining Unai Emery’s Villa in the summer of 2022. He had a horror debut campaign because of a serious injury but the Brazilian defender did manage to bounce back with impressive performances last season as he was involved in 38 outings. While he hasn’t been as consistent as he was during his time in Spain and still has two years left on his deal, Fulham are looking to prise him away from their rival English club.

They are already in advanced talks to sign the 31-year-old centre-back. While the Cottagers have already added Jorge Cuenca to their squad, they need a more experienced campaigner to help them deal with the absence of Tosin Adarabioyo who left the club upon expiry of his contract. Carlos has been linked with a return to Spain but it looks like he could be switching clubs within the Premier League.

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Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay remains available on the market this summer and the saga with Fulham may not be over just yet, according to transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano.

The Scotland international doesn’t look likely to be a first-team regular at Man Utd any time soon, and Fulham have already had two bids rejected for the player, with the Red Devils clearly prepared to let him go if they receive a suitable offer.

That’s according to Romano as he spoke exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, with Fulham’s decision on what to do next seemingly key to this saga.

It remains to be seen if Fulham can come back in with an offer that United would be happy with, or if any other clubs end up joining the race, but it’s clear that the 27-year-old is still available, so it’s by no means certain that he’s staying at Old Trafford.

McTominay transfer situation summed up by Romano

“Fulham had two bids rejected for Scott McTominay and now it’s gone quiet. Man United always asked for £30m so there’s a big difference in valuation,” Romano said.

“There’s no agreement now and it looks quiet, but before saying it’s over we have to wait and see what Fulham decide to do. McTominay remains available on the market for a fee of around £30m.”

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McTominay could surely be a worthwhile signing for Fulham and a number of other mid-table Premier League clubs, even if it now seems clear that he’s not quite good enough to be an automatic starter for a club like United.

Still, some Red Devils fans might also be happy to see McTominay staying on as a useful squad player, as he provides experience and always seems to make an impact when he does come on off the bench.

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With a week and two days to go until Man United host Fulham in the opening match of the 2024/25 Premier League season, both clubs are still chasing a defensive midfielder to shore up their first-team squads.

The Cottagers sold Joao Palhinha to Bayern Munich earlier this summer, whilst the Red Devils are having terrible problems in trying to offload their top earner (Capology) Casemiro.

United also have Scottish international, Scott McTominay, in their ranks, though CaughtOffside sources are aware that he too is available for sale at the right price.

Man United set to miss out on defensive midfield targets

For now, that appears to be the issue with McTominay.

Sources have indicated that Fulham are said to be sticking to their current offer for the 27-year-old and will not increase it.

Until either Casemiro or McTominay make way, it’s making life difficult for United to bring anyone else in.

A move for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, Manuel Ugarte, now looks dead in the water because of an inflated transfer fee, and interest in Flumeninse’s Andre is again complicated by the West Londoners.

CaughtOffside sources further understand that the Brazilian’s representatives are negotiating with Fulham for a contract to summer 2029.

His strong defensive abilities and work rate make him an excellent long-term solution for United but Marco Silva’s side seem to have the edge in negotiations, and that would negate their need to return to the table for McTominay too.

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If the status quo remains, it would also rule out United’s move for Monaco midfielder, Youssouf Fofana.

It’s understood that Man United have begun initial talks with the 25-year-old French national team ace, who has one year left on his current contract.

Clearly, however, nothing is going to happen until there’s movement from the Red Devils in terms of their current staff, and that looks unlikely at this juncture.

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With a couple of weeks until the start of the 2024/24 Premier League season, there are still some players at clubs, including Man United, that aren’t 100 percent sure that their immediate future will be at their current club or whether they’ll be suiting up for someone else before a ball is kicked.

For fringe players in particular it can be quite an unsettling experience as there isn’t just the financial element to think about.

It’s the upheaval of potentially moving hundreds of miles away, sometimes even to a different country, as well as the issue of whether the player actually wants to move to any of the clubs that may be interested in his services.

Man United ace will have a feeling of deja vu

Twelve months or so ago, reliable Man United midfielder, Scott McTominay, appeared to be the subject of serious interest from West Ham United.

Indeed, according to The Guardian (subscription required) at the time, the Hammers made a joint bid for him and his Red Devils colleague, Harry Maguire.

As it turned out, neither player moved to the London Stadium, despite a courtship that lasted a few weeks.

Here we are in summer 2024, and the Scottish international could be forgiven for getting a feeling of deja vu, only this time it’s Fulham who are the interested party.

According to Sky Sports, dialogue between the two clubs is ongoing, but the Cottagers won’t raise their £20m bid for McTominay, meaning those contract talks have stalled at present.

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Effectively, United would therefore have to come back to the negotiating table with an acceptable counter offer in order for Fulham to bite.

In the meantime, McTominay is stuck between a rock and a hard place, not knowing if he’ll be walking out at Old Trafford next season as a Man United player or an opponent.

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Fulham were in action on Monday night losing a pre-season friendly against La Liga outfit Sevilla with the match seeing new signing Emile Smith Rowe score a diving header on his debut. 

The midfielder joined Fulham this summer as part of a deal that could rise to £34m having been at Arsenal his whole career.

The Englishman would have wanted to have been a success at the Gunners but fell down Mikel Arteta’s pecking order at the Emirates Stadium over recent seasons, which forced him to look elsewhere for minutes.

Smith Rowe made his first appearance in a Fulham shirt on Monday as the Premier League club faced Sevilla in a pre-season friendly and the 24-year-old got off to a flyer, scoring a diving header seven minutes into his debut.

Arsenal fans won’t believe that the player produced a moment like this so quickly into his time at Craven Cottage, but they will undoubtedly be happy for their former player.

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Watch: Emile Smith Rowe scores a diving header on his Fulham debut

Seven minutes into his debut. ?

? @emilesmithrowe pic.twitter.com/P9BYVqEbhH

— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) August 5, 2024

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Everton are among several clubs showing interest in former Liverpool defender Joel Matip as the 32-year-old is still without a club having left Anfield at the end of last season. 

The centre-back joined Liverpool in 2016 as a free agent and witnessed the whole Jurgen Klopp era at the Merseyside club, winning every trophy possible at Anfield.

Matip was a fan favourite with the Reds and went on to feature 201 times, scoring 11 goals and assisting a further six. The defender would have racked up more appearances but his time with the Premier League giants was plagued by injuries, which stopped him from reaching his true potential.

Having left Liverpool at the end of last season, Matip is currently looking for his next club and sources have told CaughtOffside that Everton, Fulham and Bayer Leverkusen are all competing for the 32-year-old’s signature.

The player’s agents have already met with all three clubs, who now have all the information about the defender’s situation.

The interest of Everton is particularly intriguing given Matip’s recent Liverpool history and it will be interesting to see if the centre-back opts to continue his career on Merseyside.

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Everton showing interest in former Liverpool star Joel Matip

Everton will make a move for Joel Matip should Michael Keane and Mason Holgate leave the Toffees over the coming weeks. The future of Jarrad Branthwaite is also uncertain at Goodison Park and Sean Dyche will not want to find himself in a situation where he is short on central defenders.

The Premier League club face competition for Matip from both Fulham and Bayer Leverkusen.

Fulham are anticipating a potential gap in their defence as Tim Ream could leave Craven Cottage by the end of the summer transfer window. Matip’s experience and leadership qualities are seen as the perfect replacement should the 36-year-old part ways with the London club.

Bayer Leverkusen are prioritising the transfer of Matip at the request of their coach Xabi Alonso and are the most serious club in the race.  The Bundesliga giants hope to have a deal for the former Liverpool star completed later this week as the centre-back will be eager to join a squad with the season so close to getting underway.

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Aston Villa have reportedly discussed the possibility of selling one of their first-team players.

That’s according to Sky Sports News reporter Lyall Thomas, who claims the Villains are open to offloading centre-back Diego Carlos and have held recent transfer talks with Fulham.

Carlos, 31, who, according to Spotrac earns £100,000-per week, is thought to be considering his options ahead of next season.

Aston Villa transfer news: Fulham make first move to sign Diego Carlos

Marco Silva’s Cottagers will likely face competition for the 31-year-old’s signature but being the first side to make direct contact could put them in a strong position when it comes to convincing the player to make the switch.

Carlos left Sevilla to join Villa two years ago, and although he suffered an injury-struck opening campaign, started in just 20 Premier League games last season with Unai Emery clearly preferring Paul Torres and Ezri Konsa’s partnership.

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Should Fulham be successful in their pursuit, Villa’s number three would become Silva’s third signing of the summer after Emile Smith Rowe and Ryan Sessegnon.

The South American centre-back has two years left on his contract and is valued at £14 million (TM).

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Aston Villa have held talks with Fulham regarding the sale of defender Diego Carlos this summer, according to reports. 

Fulham are still on the hunt for a replacement centre-back after Tosin Adarabioyo left to join Chelsea on a free transfer this summer.

And Sky Sports are reporting that the Whites have turned their attention to Villa’s Carlos as one of two possible arrivals in the position, alongside Villarreal’s Jorge Cuenca.

Carlos arrived at Villa Park from Sevilla in August 2022 for a reported £26m fee (per Sky Sports) but has endured a tough time in the Midlands, with an Achilles injury limiting him to just three appearances in his first season at the club.

In 2023/24, Carlos played 38 times across all competitions, but made just 20 starts in the Premier League as he faced competition from the likes of Pau Torres and Ezri Konsa for a place in Unai Emery’s starting line-up.

With Tyrone Mings also closing in on a return from a long-term injury, Aston Villa have are well-stocked for starting centre-backs, meaning they will likely be open to allowing Carlos to leave this summer.

Alongside the Brazilian, Aston Villa look set to part ways with striker Jhon Duran this summer, with the likes of Chelsea and West Ham United linked with the Colombia international in recent weeks.

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