‘100 per cent’ - Fabrizio Romano defies Eddie Howe with Newcastle United transfer update
Newcastle United could face interest from Manchester City in Tino Livramento this summer.
Manchester City are reportedly readying an offer for Newcastle United ace Tino Livramento - despite Eddie Howe’s insisting he is going nowhere.
Signed in 2023 for £35million, the Magpies took a risk on the former Southampton star. Livramento played just two games after recovering from an ACL injury before Newcastle swooped to sign the young full-back.
Eased into the team last season, the 22-year-old has come of age in 2024-25. He started the season at right-back but has particularly impressed since Lewis Hall’s injury opened a slot on the opposite flank.
Winning the Carabao Cup and playing a key role towards Champions League qualification has rubberstamped why Livramento is viewed as the long-term option at St James’ Park. A maiden England call-up also reinforces Newcastle’s decision to splash big money on the Chelsea academy graduate.
Fabrizio Romano reveals Man City interest
Italian sports journalist Fabrizio Romano is reporting Livramento as one of four potential targets to replace Kyle Walker, currently on loan at AC Milan. He wrote on social media: “Tino Livramento, among options under consideration at Manchester City for the right-back position.
“There’s a four-man shortlist for that position with City set to decide ahead of Club World Cup. Kyle Walker will 100 per cent leave the club, even if AC Milan won’t buy him.”
Eddie Howe bullish on Tino Livramento future
Howe dismissed the idea of selling Livramento earlier this season. He told reporters: “Yes, I think it goes without saying (we want to keep him). I think it's frustrating for us that we're consistently talking about players, rumours of be leaving.
“We want to go the other way. We want to strengthen the group. We want to make our team and squad stronger for the future rather than lose our best players.”
Tino Livramento loved Newcastle United cup celebrations
Livramento starred at left-back and kept Mohamed Salah quiet during the Carabao Cup final. Speaking at the bus parade, the defender called St James’ Park an “amazing” place to play football.
"I didn't know what to expect as it is my first trophy,” Livramento said. “The amount of people of all ages was really special.
“As soon as the celebrations calmed down at Wembley, I wanted to get back to Newcastle to see the love we got. I really feel like I am part of this team and this city. It is an amazing place.”