With another transfer window fast approaching, Newcastle United are once again finding themselves in the spotlight, not just for potential incomings, but also for keeping hold of what they already have.
One area that’s brought plenty of interest is the backline.
In a season where Newcastle have battled through injury setbacks and fixture congestion, their younger players have stepped up.
None more so than one standout full-back who’s quickly made himself undroppable.
Despite strong links to a Premier League rival, the Magpies are holding firm. According to GIVEMESPORT, the club has already decided: this player is not for sale.
He’s viewed internally as a long-term solution, someone who can carry the legacy of the current leadership into the next era.
Manchester City may be circling, reportedly in the market for a new right-back as they begin life beyond Kyle Walker.
Their domestic and European shortcomings have exposed gaps in their squad and they’re expected to go big this summer in fixing them.
But Newcastle’s stance is clear. There’s no interest in doing business, no matter who comes calling.
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It’s a refreshing show of ambition from a club that’s no longer just looking to compete, they’re looking to win. That player is Tino Livramento.
Still only 22, Livramento has enjoyed a breakout campaign at St James’ Park. Whether filling in for Kieran Trippier or carving out his own role, the young defender has shown maturity well beyond his years.
Quick, composed, and defensively sound; he’s exactly the kind of talent Newcastle can build around.
There’s no desire from his end to leave either. With Champions League football in reach and a team hungry for silverware, Tino Livramento has every reason to stay.
And for Newcastle, keeping hold of players like him is how real progress begins.