Manchester City have received a massive blow in their pursuit of Valentino Livramento, as Newcastle United have no intentions of sanctioning his departure.
Valentino Livramento has only gone from strength to strength since moving to Newcastle United. He has established himself as one of the best young full-backs in the Premier League, and it has attracted a lot of interest from rivals.
Manchester City are one of the clubs who are keen on signing him as they look for someone who can replace Kyle Walker. But the Premier League champions are unlikely to win the race, as Newcastle United have made their stance clear. According to a report from Football Insider, the Tyneside club are not interested in entertaining offers for him.
While things did not work out for the 22-year-old at Chelsea, the move to Southampton in the summer of 2021 gave him the opportunity to prove himself at the highest level. Valentino Livramento’s impressive performances for the Saints earned him a move to Newcastle United in 2023.
The Englishman has gone from strength to strength under Eddie Howe’s guidance and has established himself as their first-choice right-back. Livramento has even broken into the England national team, such has been his progress.
While Newcastle United are pleased with his exceptional rise and consider Valentino Livramento an integral part of their plans moving ahead, Manchester City have him on their wishlist and are looking to lure him away ahead of next season.
Manchester City want to sign Livramento
Pep Guardiola’s team suffered a blow mid-season when Kyle Walker decided to part ways. His move to AC Milan has forced them to look for a new right-back on a priority basis. They want someone who can help them in the short as well as the long run, and Valentino Livramento is considered an ideal fit as he has already proved himself in the English top flight.
Manchester City seem willing to make a big financial offer to lure the English international away from the Tyneside club. The Magpies do not have the best of financial situations, which is why they have been relatively quiet in the recent transfer window.
Newcastle United’s stance on Valentino Livramento
The possibility of breaching the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules could force them into making a few sales, and Pep Guardiola’s team are looking to make the most out of it by signing one of their best talents in Livramento.
If Newcastle United qualify for the UEFA Champions League, they will have a much better chance of keeping their best players. Even if they do not make it, they don’t really have any interest in selling the 22-year-old. While Livramento can help them raise significant funds, they are not looking to listen to offers for his signature next summer.
