Manchester City Takes the Lead Over Arsenal for Tino Livramento Transfer
Manchester City reportedly leads Arsenal in the race to sign Tino Livramento, the talented full-back from Newcastle United. The 23-year-old has impressed at St James’ Park, making it likely that the Magpies will face challenges in retaining him, especially as Arsenal might struggle to meet his financial demands. According to a report from TEAMtalk, Manchester City appears more capable of making the necessary financial commitment to secure Livramento this summer. While Arsenal also shows a keen interest in the England international, City currently prioritizes him as one of their top targets. Livramento has been recognized as an elite talent, having first gained attention during his time at Southampton. Former Arsenal player Theo Walcott praised Livramento, stating he has been “fantastic” and even compared him to Gareth Bale. Walcott remarked: "It just shows that there’s a future star there... he reminds me a little bit of Gareth (Bale) when he came through as a full-back." He emphasized Livramento's strength, pace, and technical skills, highlighting the player's potential impact in the Premier League. Additionally, TEAMtalk notes that Newcastle is also facing interest in Sandro Tonali, making this summer a particularly challenging transfer window for the club as they look to retain key players like Livramento and Tonali.
Source: CaughtOffside - 2026-04-18