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Newcastle United are interested in signing Tino Livramento when Harvey Barnes moves to St James’ Park, but a move away from Southampton is not a certain conclusion for a fundamental reason, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.
After agreeing a £38 million deal with Leicester City, the Magpies are close to signing Barnes as their second signing of the summer, but head coach Eddie Howe is looking for more new faces ahead of Champions League action returning to Tyneside.
Tino Livramento joins Newcastle United as a free agent.
Newcastle are close to pulling Livramento away from Southampton in a £30 million move, according to The Guardian.
The report suggests the Magpies are looking to pounce after Saints suffered relegation to the Championship last season, when the full-back was restricted to just 26 minutes of Premier League action due to a long-term injury.
Newcastle were boosted in their pursuit when it emerged that Livramento’s preference is to secure a move to Tyneside instead of returning to former club Chelsea, who had shown interest and contemplated taking advantage of their £40million buyback clause.
But it has been difficult for the Magpies to convince Southampton to cash in on the 20-year-old as they rejected bids worth £12million and £21million.
Saints have been in a strong negotiating position as Livramento’s £8,000-per-week contract is not due to expire until the summer of 2026.
The south coast club, on the other hand, are set to make a substantial profit on the England under-21 international, who only cost £5 million when he came from Chelsea two years ago.
What did Ben Jacobs have to say about Livramento?
Jacobs understands that acquiring a new first-choice left-back is one of Howe’s top goals as he attempts to bolster Newcastle’s roster.
However, the journalist is aware that Livramento, who has been praised as ‘excellent’ by England under-21 manager Lee Carsley, will not put pressure on Southampton to negotiate terms with Newcastle after returning from a lengthy layoff.
Jacobs told GIVEMESPORT: “I think Newcastle will want a left-back after Harvey Barnes. Dan Burn’s starting spot is under threat, and we know that Newcastle have looked at Livramento before, in this window, but were struggling to agree a fee with Southampton.
“He won’t drive his way out of the football club in quite the same way as Romeo Lavia if he gets offers from bigger clubs because Livramento has been out injured and is really focused on fitness and game-time.
“It means he could still stay in the Championship and play a season with Southampton, but Newcastle’s interest in Livramento is genuine.” They simply couldn’t agree on a fee.”
What is Newcastle’s next step?
Allan Saint-Maximin appears to have made his final appearance in a Newcastle shirt, as he has signed lucrative terms with Al-Ahli, according to Football Insider.
According to the source, Howe was desperate to keep the Frenchman on Tyneside, but Financial Fair Play regulations have resulted in a £23 million trade being completed.
Newcastle’s manager said that he would be unable to bring in reinforcements without first authorizing the departure.
Saint-Maximin has 13 goals and 21 assists in 124 games for the Magpies, but his playing time was curtailed last season.
During the 2022/23 season, the 26-year-old received only 12 Premier League starts, with his lone goal coming in August.