Arsenal are reportedly considering a summer bid for Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento
Newcastle United are hoping to agree new terms with Tino Livramento.
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Arsenal are reportedly considering a potential bid for Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento this summer, with no contract discussions in sight at St. James' Park.
The 23-year-old England international has two years remaining on his current contract in Tyneside, making him an appealing prospect for the Gunners.
The Telegraph suggests that Eddie Howe's team would demand a fee around £60million for the adaptable defender, who can operate on either flank of the defence but primarily as a right-back.
The Magpies are keen to retain Livramento at the club if he's open to contract negotiations before the summer transfer window commences but acknowledge his market value could decrease if they can't agree on new terms.
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The report indicates Arsenal's interest will further complicate matters with contract discussions put on hold for now, with Man City also reportedly interested in signing him, although that interest has reportedly been downplayed recently.
The defender has made a significant impact at St. James' Park following his £32m transfer from Southampton in 2023, with Newcastle hoping to double their investment.
Arsenal has several factors to consider, with the club reportedly needing to offload at least one first-team player in the summer, raising questions about Ben White's future at the Emirates after falling behind Jurrien Timber in the pecking order.
Tino Livramento of Newcastle United in action during a training session ahead of the Champions League tie against Barcelona
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Arsenal's issue in the transfer market has been offloading players for a substantial fee, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's £35m transfer to Liverpool in 2017 being their record sale.
The report suggests that Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus could be put on the market this summer, with it being 'almost certain' that the club would need to sell before making a bid for Livramento.
Livramento shares the same agent as Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, which could reportedly play into the Gunners' hands.
However, there are said to be worries about the defender's injury history. He missed an entire season due to a severe knee injury during his stint with Southampton.
He's made 11 starts across all competitions, dealing with knee and hamstring issues this season, and returned to the pitch as a second-half substitute in Newcastle's defeat to Man City.