According to The Pitch Prospect, Manchester City are hoping for a summer call-up for Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento.
It is also understood Livramento, expected to cost around £60m, has shown no willingness to extend his stay at St James’ Park.
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Although Livramento’s contract expires in 2028, Toon bosses are keen to determine the defender’s future.
The Pitch Prospect reported last October that new Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson had made extending Livramento’s contract a priority amid growing interest from City.
Should Livramento sign a new contract to stay on Tyneside, he is expected to become one of the club’s top earners.
Livramento has proven to be a shrewd signing for Newcastle since his £40m move from Southampton in 2023.
The 23-year-old has played the Toon 98 times, scoring once and providing three assists.
He was also part of the team that ended Newcastle’s 70-year wait for a domestic trophy last season when he started the club’s 2-1 win over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.
The key to Livramento’s emergence as Newcastle’s standout player was his defensive versatility.
A trained right-back, Livramento proved equally adept at left-back when it mattered, despite Lewis Hall’s injuries.
Livramento even played at left-back in England’s 5-0 World Cup qualifier against Serbia last September.
The 23-year-old has endured an interrupted season for Newcastle, having missed 12 games across all competitions this season due to a knee injury.
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Matheus Nunes, a central midfielder by trade, has emerged as City’s best right-back this season.
Nunes’ increasing role has pushed Rico Lewis, a right-back with five caps for England, into a minor role.
Central defender Abdukodir Khusanov has also featured on the right side of City’s back four throughout the season.
Livramento is not the only defender from a Premier League rival who is of interest to City.
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi was said to be a target of City’s attack in January due to a defensive injury crisis at the Etihad.
City boss Pep Guardiola confirmed Ruben Dias will be out for up to six weeks while there are fears Josko Gvardiol’s season is over with a leg injury.
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Despite City’s interest in Guehi, the Palace captain – whose contract expires at the end of the season – is believed to be relaxed about staying at Selhurst Park.
Part of Guehi’s hesitation to move is due to the regular playing time he is enjoying under Palace boss Oliver Glasner ahead of this summer’s World Cup.
However, it is understood Palace could approve a mid-season sale as the England international will play for free at the end of the season.