Manchester City are reportedly advancing in their pursuit of Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento ahead of the summer transfer window.
It’s well known that right-back is a position that needs some reinforcements within Manchester City’s squad and one that certainly is in Pep Guardiola’s mind for a short-term fix.
Wyness Suggests Deal is ‘Nailed On’
According to Football Insider’s Ciaran Morrison, City are “closing in” on the signing of Livramento, citing comments from former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness.
Speaking on Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, as quoted in Morrison’s report, Wyness suggested that conversations for a deal are already progressing between both clubs.
“Yes, very much so. I think that’s pretty much nailed on as far as I’m aware,” Wyness said. “I heard from somebody the other day. I talked to an agent who said that it’s going to be happening.”
Potential £70m Transfer Fee
Wyness went as far as naming the potential transfer fee.
“They did expect that sort of big number around the £70m mark, which is a big number, as we say, breaking the record,” Wyness said. “But I think he’s the right one for City. I think he’s a talented player, and it helps Newcastle fill the coffers.”
Newcastle’s Stance and Livramento’s Value
Livramento, 23, has impressed since arriving at St James’ Park and has already earned England’s senior-team callups with a presence in the World Cup only on the line because of his injury issues.
Newcastle have not publicly indicated a willingness to sell.
Never-disappearing financial considerations, as well as the team’s highly unlikely qualification for any European competition next season, could decide Livramento’s future away from Tyneside.
No agreement has been finalized, and all Gerodies would love to keep Tino around forever, but I guess at least the reported valuation would represent a significant return for Newcastle if the sale goes through at that figure.