Valentino Livramento’s future has been thrown into considerable doubt as contract talks with Newcastle United have reportedly stalled.
According to Football Insider, Newcastle United are sweating over Valentino Livramento’s long-term future as talks over a new deal have reportedly stalled. The likes of Arsenal and Manchester City will see this as a big boost to their chances of landing the talented defender, who will have two years left on his contract in the summer.
Valentino Livramento has established a name for himself as one of the most talented and versatile defenders in the Premier League. Ever since his move to Newcastle United from Southampton, he has steadily become one of the key starters under Eddie Howe.
While he has suffered niggling injury issues this season that have only restricted him to 12 league appearances, there’s no doubt in Howe’s mind that he is a key part of his plans. There is an issue with his contract, which will have two years to run in the summer, as the Magpies are already sweating over the defender’s future.
The report states that talks over a new deal have stalled as Livramento is eager to wait until the summer, as European football is imperative for him to commit his future. The story does not mention Champions League football in particular, although any top player would want to stay and play in that competition over others.
Amid growing interest in the background, Arsenal and Manchester City are the clubs linked with the 23-year-old Newcastle United wide player ahead of the summer. Pep Guardiola has been pushing to sign him as a long-term solution to his problems at right back. Given the pressure of adding new players to their squad, Newcastle United might consider selling Livramento for the right offer.
Valentino Livramento to leave Newcastle United?
Arsenal are the other club interested in Livramento, amid suggestions that Ben White could leave in the summer. The Gunners defender has attracted big interest in the market, and Mikel Arteta could view Livramento as the ideal replacement. With the north Londoners and Manchester City keen, there is a strong chance the defender leaves in the summer, especially if Newcastle United fail to qualify for any of the European competitions.
Newcastle United face the challenging prospect of not qualifying for any of the continental competitions, although the Champions League is the most important and relevant one. Hence, with contract talks stalling, the signs point towards Livramento reconsidering his future at St James’ Park, as the upcoming window might be the best possible time for the Magpies to sell.
