Newcastle United are prepared to take a hardline stance over the future of Tino Livramento, despite mounting interest from Premier League champions Manchester City. According to Give Me Sport, the Magpies are adamant that they will not entertain any offers for the 22-year-old right-back as the summer transfer window approaches.
After spending a reported £40 million to bring Livramento to St. James’ Park from Southampton, Newcastle United are determined to keep hold of one of their most valuable assets. Since making the move to Tyneside, Livramento has established himself as a key member of Eddie Howe’s squad, making 36 starts across all competitions this season.
The youngster’s performances have not only solidified his place in the starting XI but have also attracted attention from top-tier clubs, particularly Manchester City. Pep Guardiola has been on the lookout for a long-term successor to Kyle Walker, and Livramento’s consistent displays have reportedly placed him high on Guardiola’s wishlist. With Walker entering the twilight of his career and the club’s interest in Juventus duo Andrea Cambiaso and Nicolo Savona yet to materialise, Livramento appears to be a prime target.
Newcastle United are in a much stronger financial position than they were 12 months ago, when the need to comply with spending rules saw them sanction the sales of Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh for a combined £65 million. As things stand, the Magpies no longer feel the pressure to offload key players, a factor that has emboldened their stance over Livramento.
Furthermore, head coach Eddie Howe is building a squad capable of sustaining a Champions League push, having already guided the Magpies to the Carabao Cup this season. With Kieran Trippier potentially heading for the exit door in the summer, Livramento’s importance to the squad has only increased. Howe views the England international as a long-term replacement for Trippier, and is reluctant to part ways with a player who has proven himself to be one of the best young full-backs in the league.
For Manchester City, the pursuit of Valentino Livramento is complicated by the fact that the 22-year-old is tied down to a contract at Newcastle until 2028, earning £50,000 per week. With three years remaining on his deal, the Magpies hold all the leverage in negotiations and have no intention of weakening their squad heading into a crucial period of European football.
Despite City’s desire to bolster their right-back options, Newcastle’s stance remains firm. The influential figures behind the scenes are confident they will fend off interest from Manchester City and other suitors, especially given that Livramento himself is not actively seeking a move away.
Guardiola’s side may now be forced to look elsewhere, with Juventus’s Andrea Cambiaso and Nicolo Savona emerging as potential alternatives. Additionally, Newcastle’s refusal to negotiate over Livramento could see City divert their attention to Wilfried Singo, the AS Monaco defender who has also been monitored by City scouts.
Livramento’s emergence as one of the Premier League’s top young defenders has not gone unnoticed. Alan Shearer, a Newcastle legend, has described the full-back as “outstanding”, and his performances have been integral to the club’s success this season.
While Manchester City may be poised to offer a substantial fee for Livramento, Newcastle are under no obligation to sell. With Champions League qualification within reach and a robust financial structure in place, the Magpies are well-positioned to keep their prized asset as they look to build on their domestic cup success and establish themselves as a consistent force in the upper echelons of the Premier League.
For now, it appears that Livramento’s immediate future remains firmly rooted in Tyneside, a stance that could force Guardiola to reassess his defensive targets in the coming months.
