Manchester City Target Newcastles Tino Livramento for Right-Back Role in Premier League

Manchester City are eyeing Newcastle United’s 22-year-old full-back Tino Livramento as Kyle Walker's long-term successor. Livramento impressed with 45 appearances last season, earning praise from Ashley Cole for his maturity and potential. With Reijnders, Ait-Nouri, and Cherki already signed, Guardiola seeks stability at right-back, and Livramento tops City’s summer shortlist.

As the summer transfer window unfolds, Manchester City continue to reshape their squad with strategic signings. While Pep Guardiola has already added depth with Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Ait-Nouri, and Rayan Cherki, the focus now shifts to strengthening the right-back position, a role increasingly vacant with Kyle Walker nearing the twilight of his career. City’s top target is 22-year-old Tino Livramento, who has impressed with his performances at Newcastle United.

Featuring in 45 matches across all competitions, Livramento has stood out for his composure, strength in one-on-one duels, and tactical awareness, attributes that align well with Guardiola’s playing philosophy and former England and Premier League legend Ashley Cole, who coached Livramento in his Chelsea youth days, praised the young fullback’s rise. Speaking to BBC Sport, Cole highlighted how first-team opportunities at Newcastle have boosted Livramento’s belief and development, calling his future “beautiful and bright.”

City’s pursuit of Livramento signals a push for long-term stability in defense. While Matheus Nunes and Rico Lewis have filled in at right-back, neither offers the consistency City seeks. With Guardiola aiming to maintain dominance domestically and in Europe, a young, Premier League-proven player like Livramento could be the ideal solution at the back.