{"id":47823,"date":"2026-05-28T11:58:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T15:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/28\/arsenal-have-been-given-new-hope-of-defeating-post-guardiola-manchester-city-as-they-aim-for-dream-goal\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T11:58:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T15:58:15","slug":"arsenal-have-been-given-new-hope-of-defeating-post-guardiola-manchester-city-as-they-aim-for-dream-goal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/28\/arsenal-have-been-given-new-hope-of-defeating-post-guardiola-manchester-city-as-they-aim-for-dream-goal\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal have been given &#8216;new hope&#8217; of defeating post-Guardiola Manchester City as they aim for &#8216;dream goal&#8217;"},"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\/05\/28\/arsenal-have-been-given-new-hope-of-defeating-post-guardiola-manchester-city-as-they-aim-for-dream-goal\/#Arsenal_gives_%E2%80%98new_hope_to_Libramento_raid\" >Arsenal gives &#8216;new hope&#8217; to Libramento raid<\/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\/05\/28\/arsenal-have-been-given-new-hope-of-defeating-post-guardiola-manchester-city-as-they-aim-for-dream-goal\/#Will_Libramentos_injury_history_be_a_concern_for_Arsenal\" >Will Libramento&#8217;s injury history be a concern for Arsenal?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p>Arsenal have reportedly been given &#8220;new hope&#8221; of beating Manchester City with the signing of Tino Livramento in the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this month, Emirates Stadium bosses were reported to have held talks with representatives of the Newcastle defender in a bid to strengthen Mikel Arteta&#8217;s squad in the wake of their Premier League win.<\/p>\n<p>A few weeks ago, it looked like North West clubs had the upper hand over the Gunners in the race to sign the 23-year-old, but new reports suggest the pendulum now appears to have swung in North London&#8217;s favor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arsenal_gives_%E2%80%98new_hope_to_Libramento_raid\"><\/span>Arsenal gives &#8216;new hope&#8217; to Libramento raid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to a report from Sports Boom, Libramento is a &#8220;dream target&#8221; this summer as Arsenal look to strengthen their already formidable backline.<\/p>\n<p>It has been claimed that Josep Guardiola&#8217;s departure from Manchester City this week has created uncertainty over the club&#8217;s summer transfer plans, giving the new champions &#8220;new hope&#8221; of one-upping the Manchester side both on the market and in the title race.<\/p>\n<p>The Newcastle right-back remains a priority defensive target for the Gunners, but Celta Vigo&#8217;s Oscar Mingueza has been listed as a possible free transfer player upon the expiry of his contract with Galicia if the Magpies demand a higher transfer fee than the north Londoner is willing to pay.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Want more Catchoffside coverage? Add us as your preferred source on Google<\/i><\/b><b><i><span> <\/span>Add trusted news to your favorites list<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Libramentos_injury_history_be_a_concern_for_Arsenal\"><\/span>Will Libramento&#8217;s injury history be a concern for Arsenal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Arsenal already boast enviable strength in every defensive position, but with Ben White struggling with injury, Arteta could well bring even more competition for right-back for Julian Timber.<\/p>\n<p>Newcastle&#8217;s failure to qualify for Europe could mean they lose some valuable assets, and Livramento is a versatile, homegrown, Premier League-proven option to strengthen the Gunners&#8217; title-winning squad.<\/p>\n<p>As detailed in Breaking The Lines&#8217; scouting analysis, he excels at stretching opposition defenses, linking up effectively with the Magpies&#8217; attacking players and recovering to win the ball when his team is under threat.<\/p>\n<p>However, one big concern surrounding the 23-year-old is his alarming injury record, having missed more than 30 games this season with four separate absences (Transfermarkt).<\/p>\n<p>This is something Arsenal&#8217;s leaders should consider as they enter the summer transfer window. 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