Aston Villa have held talks with Fulham relating to the sale of defender Diego Carlos this summer time, based on stories.
Fulham are nonetheless on the hunt for a substitute centre-back after Tosin Adarabioyo left to hitch Chelsea on a free switch this summer time.
And Sky Sports activities are reporting that the Whites have turned their consideration to Villa’s Carlos as considered one of two attainable arrivals within the place, alongside Villarreal’s Jorge Cuenca.
Carlos arrived at Villa Park from Sevilla in August 2022 for a reported £26m payment (per Sky Sports activities) however has endured a troublesome time within the Midlands, with an Achilles harm limiting him to simply three appearances in his first season on the membership.
In 2023/24, Carlos performed 38 instances throughout all competitions, however made simply 20 begins within the Premier League as he confronted competitors from the likes of Pau Torres and Ezri Konsa for a spot in Unai Emery’s beginning line-up.
With Tyrone Mings additionally closing in on a return from a long-term harm, Aston Villa have are well-stocked for beginning centre-backs, that means they may doubtless be open to permitting Carlos to go away this summer time.
Alongside the Brazilian, Aston Villa look set to half methods with striker Jhon Duran this summer time, with the likes of Chelsea and West Ham United linked with the Colombia worldwide in latest weeks.
