Newcastle in advanced talks to sign Tino Livramento for 'bargain of the summer' price

Newcastle United are reportedly in advanced talks to sign Southampton full-back Tino Livramento in a deal that has been described by many as a 'bargain'.

The Magpies have been extremely active in the opening weeks of the window.

Sandro Tonali, the highly-rated central midfielder, will sign a six-year deal at Newcastle in the coming days, according to Fabrizio Romano.

A fee of €70 million [£59m] plus add-ons has been agreed between AC Milan and Newcastle, with Tonali set to earn €9 million [£7.7m] per year.

As well as Tonali, Eddie Howe's side have been linked with moves for James Maddison, Youssef En-Nesyri and Dominik Szoboszlai as they plan to add strength in depth ahead of a campaign in the Champions League.

Newcastle are intent on signing two midfielders this summer, according to The Athletic, who suggest a defensive and a more versatile option are being targeted.

It also appears a versatile full-back is also on the menu, with The Telegraph suggesting the Premier League club are pursuing a move for Tino Livramento.

Livramento, who missed over a year of action after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury in April 2022, is rated highly by Eddie Howe

In fact, Howe believes the 20-year-old defender can become a 'key addition' at St James' Park.

A price has yet to be agreed upon, although Southampton are said to value Livramento at around £30 million. Newcastle, meanwhile, feel a price around half the amount would suffice, with a £12 million fee suggested.

The report also claims another proposal includes cash plus Ryan Fraser, a player that is out of contract this summer.

Here's how fans on social media reacted to the transfer news.

One said: "Kind of love Newcastle recruitment. Livramento for 12M if he can stay injury free is an absolute bargain," while another commented: "That might be one of the bargains of the summer."

A third wrote: "Newcastle are in negotiations to sign Tino Livramento for £12m?! That’s an absolutely bargain, man. I can’t fathom how or why more clubs aren’t on this, the kid’s still one of the most promising RB prospects around."

A fourth said: "Exceptionally smart business by Ashworth and Co again if they can get him over the line. Poaching young PL proven talents from relegated teams at cut-price deals - top recruitment strategy. £12m would be a bargain."

A fifth added: "I absolutely adore this signing. £12m is an incredible bargain too. Valentino Livramento was performing at a seriously high level before his ACL injury, and still has the potential to be one of the best in the PL. Athletic, technically sound + final third quality. Top prospect."

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