UPDATE: Newcastle United may be forced to sell star player Tino Livramento amid strong interest from Manchester City, with crucial implications for the club as early as January 2026. This development follows the club’s effort to avoid a repeat of the damaging Alexander Isak saga.
As reported by Football Insider, Livramento has emerged as one of the Premier League’s top full-backs since joining Newcastle from Southampton. His versatility on both flanks has captured the attention of City manager Pep Guardiola, who is keen on acquiring him.
Sources indicate that Livramento’s representatives may leverage City’s interest to negotiate a lucrative new contract at St James’ Park. Keith Wyness suggests that if the player expresses a desire to leave, the club could face significant challenges in retaining him while navigating ongoing contract negotiations.
“If Livramento wants to go, it’s going to be hard for him to do that,” Wyness stated. “They run the risk of entering into another Isak situation, which was really damaging for Newcastle.”
Newcastle must act swiftly to secure Livramento’s future. His importance to manager Eddie Howe’s squad cannot be overstated, and failing to renew his contract could lead to a loss of a key player.
Wyness added, “Certainly his agent will use Man City as leverage until a deal is signed. I’d expect a bumper contract for him to stay.”
As the January transfer window approaches, Newcastle faces a critical decision. If they receive an attractive offer, Livramento could be on his way out, but to prevent this, they will need to open their wallets for a new contract.
With the clock ticking, Newcastle fans are left wondering: Will the club secure a deal that keeps Livramento at St James’ Park, or will they risk losing another star player? The next few weeks will be pivotal as this situation develops.
