Arsenal
But Arsenal probably remain the likeliest destination for Carvalho given they are still crying out for a robust man in the middle.
Nearly every day in the summer was a new twist to the Gunners chase for the Portuguese but a deal never materialised.
And with the emergence of Francis Coquelin in January it lessened a crushing need for reinforcements in the middle until at least the summer when prices wouldn’t be so inflated.
However, if their recent showing against Monaco proved anything it’s that Arsenal badly need a defensive overhaul in the middle and what better way to solve that than purchasing one of the premier talents in Europe.