Ex-Newcastle United boss confirms interest in £32m Magpies star and drops hint on bid to lure academy graduate
A current Newcastle United star is attracting interest from north of the border.
Scotland have placed Newcastle United star Tino Livramento 'on their radar' as the Magpies youngster prepares to represent England Under-21s over the next week.
The talented full-back has been in fine form in recent weeks after impressing during United's Carabao Cup wins against Manchester City and Manchester United and the Champions League defeat they suffered against Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund.
Livramento has received praise from Magpies boss Eddie Howe for his displays and was rewarded for his progress at St James Park when he was named in the England Under-21s squad that will face their Serbia and Northern Ireland counterparts in Euro-U21 qualifiers over the next seven days.
Despite representing the Three Lions at youth levels from Under-15 to Under-21, Livramento would qualify to represent Scotland through his mother and current Tartan Army coach and former Newcastle interim manager John Carver has confirmed their interest in the Magpies star.
Speaking ahead of Thursday's Euro 2024 qualifier against Georgia, he said: “He’s a super player. As you know, it’s no secret Newcastle’s my team. I watch that team more than anybody.
“And he’s been absolutely outstanding. But, again, he’s a young boy, he’s a young player developing. He’s trying to find his way in the Newcastle team and because of the injury situation he’s in there. Listen, if he’s got some sort of relation who is Scottish then we have to look at it. It’s then down to what he decides and they decide.
“It’s a difficult situation when you’re dealing with such a young player. And a bit like Anderson, he’s mature for his age, which is why he’s been in the team. But you have to give these players time to develop and trying to make decisions. They are big decisions for their future.”
Carver seemed to hint that Scotland’s attempts to lure Livramento’s United team-mate Elliot Anderson had come to an end after referring to their interest in the talented midfielder in the past-tense.
Carver continued: “He’s (Livramento) on the radar, for sure. I think I’ve spoken about it in the past. He’s on the radar and as Anderson was, and (Harvey) Barnes is, and many others out there.
“The one thing I will stress, it’s important, though, that the players who are coming to play for Scotland want to play for Scotland. And I’ve always stressed this since I’ve been here, these players want to be here and want to be part of it. That’s the most important thing. But that’s for the future.”