Man City Eyes ‘Magnificent’ Tino Livramento as Kyle Walker’s Successor
Manchester City is gearing up for a summer rebuild, and one of their top priorities is securing a replacement for Kyle Walker. With Walker’s departure—initially on loan but likely to be permanent—Pep Guardiola is targeting reinforcements at right-back. According to reports, City has set its sights on Newcastle United’s Tino Livramento, a rising star who has impressed throughout the Premier League season.
Livramento has been a revelation for Newcastle, forcing seasoned right-back Kieran Trippier onto the bench with a string of outstanding performances. The 21-year-old, who developed at Chelsea before moving to Southampton for £32 million in 2023, has made 20 league starts this season and even earned his England debut in November’s UEFA Nations League victory. His rapid rise has drawn praise from none other than Alan Shearer, who described him as "magnificent" and admitted he didn’t fully appreciate Livramento’s talent until he saw him in a Newcastle shirt.
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Manchester City’s defensive situation has been a concern, with January signing Abdukodir Khusanov playing out of position at right-back in their Champions League loss to Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Rico Lewis has been a consistent option, and John Stones—who has also filled in—has been ruled out for the season. With Guardiola given a £181 million budget for new signings in January, the summer window will be crucial in addressing key areas of the squad.
City’s right-back shortlist reportedly includes Paris Saint-Germain’s Achraf Hakimi and Juventus’ Andrea Cambiasso, but Livramento stands out due to his Premier League experience and adaptability. Given his youth and ability to play on both flanks, he could be a long-term investment for City’s defense.
Beyond right-back, Guardiola is also looking for a creative midfielder, with speculation surrounding Kevin De Bruyne’s future. The Belgian’s contract is set to expire, and while City could extend Ilkay Gundogan’s deal for experience, they are also eyeing young talents like Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz. The 21-year-old German playmaker has been in sensational form, tallying 15 goals and 13 assists this season.
As City prepares for a crucial summer, all eyes are on their next big moves. Will Livramento be the one to take over from Walker and cement himself as a key figure under Guardiola? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain—City is planning another high-profile transfer window.
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