Context:

Tino Livramento, a Newcastle United full-back, has become a prime target for Manchester City as they seek a replacement for Kyle Walker, whose future with the club is uncertain. Despite Newcastle's reluctance to sell Livramento, he is on a shortlist of four candidates being considered by City manager Pep Guardiola. Walker, currently on loan at AC Milan, is set to leave Manchester City permanently, creating a gap in their defense that Livramento could potentially fill. Livramento, who joined Newcastle for £32 million in August 2023, has progressed from being a backup to a first-team regular, receiving accolades for his defensive performances including 12 clean sheets, 50 tackles, and 89 clearances. With the summer transfer window approaching and City trailing Newcastle by a point with two matches remaining, Guardiola is keen to secure his transfer targets swiftly.

Dive Deeper:

• Tino Livramento has become a key target for Manchester City to replace Kyle Walker, who is expected to leave the club permanently, regardless of AC Milan's decision on activating a buy clause for him.

• Livramento, listed among four candidates for the right-back position, is closely monitored by Pep Guardiola, who views him as a long-term successor, a move first reported by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

• Despite Newcastle United's firm stance against selling Livramento, his inclusion in Manchester City's shortlist highlights the strategic importance he holds for Guardiola's future plans.

• Since joining Newcastle in August 2023 from Southampton for £32 million, Livramento has transitioned from a backup role to a regular first-team player, earning praise for his composure and defensive capabilities.

• Livramento's impressive season statistics include 12 clean sheets, 50 tackles, and 89 clearances, ranking him among the top defensive performers in the Premier League.

• The imminent summer transfer window, opening on June 1, along with a short window for Club World Cup participants, adds urgency to Manchester City's efforts to finalize their transfer targets.

• Guardiola remains focused on future planning, even as Manchester City trails Newcastle by a single point with only two matches left in the season.

• Tino Livramento has emerged as a top summer target for Manchester City, despite Newcastle United being adamant about not selling him.

• The Newcastle United full-back is reportedly on the Cityzens' four-man shortlist to replace Kyle Walker, whose future with the eight time Premier League champions looks clouded.

• The update, first reported by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, suggests that Pep Guardiola is closely monitoring Livramento as a long-term successor.

• “🚨🔵 Tino Livramento, among options under consideration at Manchester City for right back position,” Romano posted.

• “There’s a four-men shortlist for that position, with City set to decide ahead of Club World Cup.”

• "Kyle Walker will 100% leave the club, even if AC Milan won’t buy him."

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• Walker, currently on loan at AC Milan, is expected to leave Man City permanently, regardless of whether Milan activate a buy clause.

• That leaves a hole in Guardiola’s backline, a role Livramento could fill.

• The 21-year-old, who, joined Newcastle in August 2023 for £32 million from Southampton was seen initially as backup to England veteran Kieran Trippier in the Toons' Army.

• But has grown into a first-team regular; the defender particularly earned praise for his composure, especially during spells on the left flank in Lewis Hall’s absence.

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