Tino Livramento has attracted interest from Manchester City but is contracted at Newcastle United until 2028.
Tino Livramento is no closer to penning a contract extension at Newcastle United.
Upon arrival as sporting director, Ross Wilson declared tying down the right-back - and Sven Botman - as his top priorities. He told fans at The STACK: “It's no secret at all that we would want to extend Tino's contract and we would want to extend Sven Botman's contract too.
"Those discussions are ongoing. Some discussions are more difficult than others, but the desire would be to keep those players. Will they agree to those contracts? At the moment, I think it's too early to say."
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Even then, Wilson expressed doubt that the duo would stay. Botman ultimately committed his future to Newcastle just weeks later - penning fresh terms until 2030.
However, as for Livramento, the possibility of him leaving appears to increase with each passing week. In November, The Gazette asked the 23-year-old directly if he would be discussing his contract with Wilson.
“That's nothing that I'm in control of,” Livramento said. “I leave that to my dad, to my agent. For me, I've been out for seven weeks. I've been working really hard to come back and obviously help the team.
“I’m very happy with how I've played (against Manchester City). That's my focus, staying where I'm at now. That's always been my focus. Helping the team as much as I can.”
It is understood that little progress has been made to extend Livramento’s stay beyond the current campaign. With two years remaining, Newcastle are entering a crunch few months if they want to extract maximum value.
Manchester City have been long-term admirers but also like Brentford star Michael Kayode. There have been suggestions that Livramento’s persistent injury woes have acted as a deterrent to potential suitors.
Toon chiefs are tough negotiators but do not wish to repeat the Alexander Isak saga of last summer. If a player wants to leave, they will be allowed to do so provided their transfer fee is met.
As it stands, stalling over a new contract could force Newcastle to cash in. This saga remains in the “one to watch” category, with Livramento focused on a positive end to the season at St James' Park as he stakes his claim for a World Cup spot.
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