Newcastle in Desperate Race to Tie Down £80m Star as Man City Plot Move looking to do all they can to sort out a new deal for a “sensational” player, amid rumours of a move to Manchester City.
Howe makes Isak admission and confirms Newcastle injury
After a two-week international break, the Magpies host Wolves in the Premier League this weekend, taking them on at St James’ Park on Saturday afternoon.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has opened up about his relationship with the departed Alexander Isak, and how his relationship with the Swede changed.
“Alex and I always enjoyed a great relationship. I loved working with him and I hope he loved working with us. We helped him become the player who departed us today and he helped us achieve some important milestones.
“The moment he went on strike our relationship did change and that was a turning point in our relationship. Communication became difficult from that point onwards.”
Meanwhile, Howe has also said that one of Newcastle’s new signings, Yoane Wissa, will miss the Wolves game after picking up an injury on international duty with the DR Congo.
Newcastle will do everything to seal new deal for “sensational” £80m star
Speaking to Football Insider, journalist Pete O’Rourke claimed that Newcastle are pushing hard to agree a new deal for £80m-rated right-back Tino Livramento, amid interest from City who are ready to accelerate a potential transfer.
“Obviously, there were links during the summer window that Manchester City were eyeing up a move for Livramento. Now the window’s closed, you would imagine [for] Newcastle, it’s a perfect opportunity to sit down and discuss things with Livramento, and try and tie him down to a new deal.
“Newcastle will be doing everything they possibly can to try and secure his long-term future, and ensure that he stays at Newcastle for the foreseeable.”
Tying down Livramento to a new contract has to be seen as key business for Newcastle, especially with City potentially hovering for him in the future.
The 22-year-old has matured into such a consistent player for the Magpies, proving to be adept at both right-back and left-back, pushing hard to start for England at the 2026 World Cup next summer.
Livramento has been hailed as “sensational” by Magpie Media, while Theo Walcott even once claimed that the Englishman possessed an “aura” during his time at Southampton as a younger player.
He can be a mainstay for Newcastle for many more years to come, possibly making the right-back spot his own after Kieran Trippier, and Howe will surely see him as a massive part of his future plans.