Tino Livramento, one of Manchester City’s top targets last summer, could see his name back in the headlines during the winter window. City is exploring a cash‑plus‑player deal, hoping Newcastle’s interest in James Trafford might open the door for negotiations. Normally, Newcastle have no plans to sell their 23‑year‑old right‑back, but this formula keeps the option alive.
Livramento has made it clear he is happy at Newcastle and wants the best terms for a new contract. However, his wage demands and the decision to delay talks until after the 2026 World Cup have encouraged City to stay alert. With his current deal running until 2028, Newcastle hold a strong bargaining position, yet City’s determination and the player’s family weighing up his future could spark movement in January.
Second time around for Spurs?
Tottenham showed strong interest in Livramento during his breakout season at Southampton in 2021-22. Reports at the time described him as a “mega-money” target, with Spurs’ then-recruitment chief Fabio Paratici making preliminary moves. Southampton valued him highly (potentially £40-50 million), and Chelsea held a £38 million buy-back clause (expired in 2023). However, Newcastle ultimately won the race in 2023.
Tottenham and Arsenal are also monitoring him, according to The Boy Hotspur’s Substack, with Arsenal keen to strengthen their right‑back options. From abroad, Milan and Juventus are keeping tabs, seeing the young English defender as a potential fit for Serie A.
A swap deal could lower the fee, but Newcastle’s long‑term plans and the length of his contract suggest tough negotiations ahead.
Do Tottenhan need him?
The issue with Spurs would be Pedro Porro. Defensively, he’s not been entirely outstanding in defence, but he can get supporters on their feet and with Tottenham struggling in midfield, it might not be the worst idea to play him further upfield.
Despite some fan criticism around defensive lapses in high-pressure games, his overall form remains strong—highlighted by elite attacking contributions, defensive recoveries, and key roles in Spurs’ progression play. He’s played nearly every minute available, logging over 1,500 Premier League minutes by late November 2025, and has been pivotal in Tottenham’s third-place standing in the league (two points behind leaders Arsenal) and solid Champions League campaign.
