Manchester City are reportedly set to announce a deal this summer, with Newcastle United’s Tino Libramento emerging as a key defensive target.
According to TEAMtalk, the Premier League champions are willing to pay more than the current world record for a full-back to secure the 23-year-old’s performance.
This benchmark is the £60m that Paris Saint-Germain paid Inter Milan for Achraf Hakimi in 2021, and City look set to surpass this figure.
The move shows Josep Guardiola’s continued commitment to polishing his team even after years of domestic dominance.
Defensive evolution is central to City’s tactical identity and Libramento’s profile seems to fit seamlessly into their long-term plans.
Why Manchester City is interested in Libramento
Libramento had an impressive season at Newcastle, combining athleticism, technical composure and tactical quality.
Versatility allows him to operate comfortably on either flank, and Guardiola has praised his defensive system, with the full-backs often flipping into midfield or pushing high up to create overloads.
Libramento has steadily developed into one of the Premier League’s most promising young defenders.
His recovery pace and one-on-one defending have drawn praise, while his progressive carries and attacking support have added a new dimension to Newcastle’s build-up play.
Newcastle United have no intention of selling the full-back
Man City are thought to view him as a long-term successor to their last line, which has undergone a delicate transition.
But it’s far from easy to appreciate Libramento away from St James’s Park.
Newcastle see him as a key part of their future project and are keen to extend his contract beyond its current expiration date in 2028.
Buoyed by ambitious ownership and a stronger financial base, the Magpies are under less pressure to sell than they were previously.
For Livramento, the interest means recognition of his rapid development into one of England’s best young talents.
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