{"id":43430,"date":"2026-02-18T12:10:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T17:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/18\/report-man-city-target-23-year-old-as-long-term-right-back-solution\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T12:10:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T17:10:19","slug":"report-man-city-target-23-year-old-as-long-term-right-back-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/18\/report-man-city-target-23-year-old-as-long-term-right-back-solution\/","title":{"rendered":"Report: Man City target 23-year-old as long-term right-back solution"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/18\/report-man-city-target-23-year-old-as-long-term-right-back-solution\/#Man_City_plan_to_sign_natural_right-back\" >Man City plan to sign natural right-back<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/18\/report-man-city-target-23-year-old-as-long-term-right-back-solution\/#Newcastle_Uniteds_stance_on_Livramentos_future\" >Newcastle United&#8217;s stance on Livramento&#8217;s future<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester City are reportedly preparing the groundwork for a potential summer move for Newcastle United full-back Tino Libramento, according to talkSPORT.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>Josep Guardiola&#8217;s side have been monitoring the 23-year-old for several months and believe he could be the long-term answer for a position that has required tactical improvisation throughout the current campaign.<\/p>\n<p>City frequently use midfielder Matheus Nunez in a hybrid right-wing role, and the club are understood to be evaluating more natural defensive options ahead of the next transfer window.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Man_City_plan_to_sign_natural_right-back\"><\/span>Man City plan to sign natural right-back<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Man City have consistently adapted their defensive structure to suit Guardiola&#8217;s tactical innovations.<\/p>\n<p>In recent seasons, the traditional full-back role has evolved into a reverse position or supporting midfield role.<\/p>\n<p>However, the lack of an established specialist right-back meant that there was occasional experimentation.<\/p>\n<p>Technically sound, athletic and comfortable in possession, Livramento provides both solid defense and offensive momentum.<\/p>\n<p>His ability to move into wide channels while maintaining positional discipline will complement City&#8217;s possession-oriented approach.<\/p>\n<p>Football Insider&#8217;s Keith Wyness recently provided an update on City&#8217;s interest in the English right-back.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Newcastle_Uniteds_stance_on_Livramentos_future\"><\/span>Newcastle United&#8217;s stance on Livramento&#8217;s future<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tino Libramento playing for Newcastle United (Photo by George Wood\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Newcastle United are hoping to extend Libramento&#8217;s contract at St James&#8217; Park.<\/p>\n<p>The Magpies see him as the cornerstone of a long-term project, particularly as they look to strengthen their position in the Premier League&#8217;s upper echelons.<\/p>\n<p>However, according to reports, the player has not yet committed to new terms.<\/p>\n<p>Although there are no signs of unrest, the lack of a deal leaves room for increased outside interest.<\/p>\n<p>If negotiations with City intensify, Newcastle are likely to demand a large transfer fee.<\/p>\n<p>Newcastle are determined to keep him, but the next few months could prove decisive for the English defender.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Man City pay \u00a370m fee for English attacking midfielder but face competition from Spurs<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester City are reportedly preparing the groundwork for a potential summer move for Newcastle United full-back Tino Libramento, according to talkSPORT.Josep Guardiola&#8217;s side have been monitoring the 23-year-old for several months and believe he could be the long-term answer for a position that has required tactical improvisation throughout the current campaign. 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