Liverpool are interested in signing Newcastle right-back Tino Livramento, according to reports.
TEAMtalk claim that the Magpies are seriously considering whether to offload the 23-year-old at the end of the season, with the player not willing to sign a contract extension.
Livramento will have two years remaining on his current deal this summer, and they are open to selling to ensure they get top dollar from his departure.
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A fee of around £60m could be enough to secure his services, and his availability is said to have “alerted” Liverpool and several other teams.
Competition for Livramento will be fierce
Man City are still regarded as favourites for the England international, having tried to recruit the player last year.
However, the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and former club Chelsea are also circling, while there is considerable interest from teams on the continent as well.
Could Liverpool finally land their replacement for Trent?
Many feel that the Reds did not adequately cover the loss of Trent Alexander-Arnold when he moved to Real Madrid last summer.
While Jeremie Frimpong was brought in, he is a very different kind of player who is more comfortable as a wingback or a winger than as a fullback.
Combined with both his and Conor Bradley’s injury problems this season, head coach Arne Slot has struggled to make up for Trent’s absence.
Livramento’s injury record isn’t spotless either, though. He has missed 27 games this season due to knee and hamstring problems, and that will have to be factored into any bid. He may be talented, but if he can’t stay on the pitch, he won’t be much use to the team.
You also have to wonder whether Newcastle would be open to doing business with the Merseyside club once again following the controversy over Alexander Isak’s switch to Anfield.
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