Manchester City prepare mega offer for Newcastle rising star Tino Livramento

Manchester City have set their sights on Newcastle United’s rising star Tino Livramento as a potential long-term replacement for former veteran right-back and club captain Kyle Walker. City boss Pep Guardiola is reportedly a keen admirer of the young fullback’s qualities and views him as a natural fit for the reigning Premier League champions.

According to a report by the Daily Mail, Manchester City have made an initial approach to Newcastle for the 22-year-old defender, who has made a strong impression since his move to St James’ Park. However, Newcastle have made it clear they are under no pressure to sell and will only entertain offers deemed to be “crazy money” — a figure believed to be significantly above his current market value.

Livramento, who joined Newcastle from Southampton in 2023, has quickly become a fan favorite on Tyneside. Despite only being with the club for a relatively short period, he has racked up 80 appearances in all competitions, scoring once and providing two assists. His defensive solidity, tactical awareness, and ability to contribute in attack have caught the attention of top clubs, with Manchester City now leading the chase.

The defender’s current contract runs until 2028, putting Newcastle in a strong negotiating position. The club values Livramento not just for his current performances but also for his potential to become one of the league’s standout fullbacks in the years ahead. Newcastle’s reluctance to sell highlights their ambition to compete at the highest level and hold on to their key young talents.

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Born in England, Livramento has represented his country at various youth levels. He has featured in nine matches for the England U21 team and earned his first senior cap recently, signaling his growing prominence on the international stage. His development through the ranks has not gone unnoticed, and many see him as a future mainstay in the England setup.

A former Chelsea academy product, Livramento left the Blues in search of first-team football, joining Southampton in 2021. His performances at St Mary’s quickly earned him plaudits, and Newcastle pounced in 2023 to secure his services. Since then, his progress has continued at an impressive rate, and his versatility and work ethic have made him a crucial part of Eddie Howe’s squad.

For Manchester City, the pursuit of Livramento signals a continued focus on youth and sustainability. Guardiola appears intent on finding a long-term solution at right-back who can slot seamlessly into his tactical system. Livramento’s pace, defensive intelligence, and comfort on the ball make him an ideal candidate.

Whether or not Newcastle will be tempted to part ways with their promising fullback remains to be seen, but City’s interest underlines just how highly Livramento is regarded within English football circles. With the summer transfer window approaching, this could become one of the key sagas to watch in the months ahead.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.