Tino Livramento Deal agreed

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Sky sports
Newcastle United have reached an agreement with Southampton to sign right-back Tino Livramento

[footywithuti]

Evening everyone, I hope you’re keeping well. Here’s a short video detailing everything you need to know about Tino Livramento in under 3 minutes for those interested. This kid is a heck of a talent and I’m really looking forward to seeing how he gets on at St. James’ Park. As always, I’d be happy to answer any questions you may have, cheers!

[MJ91]

He is a good player but imo we overpaid a bit...Nonethless we bought the potential so it can explain the ''big'' fee

[Don Sholeone]

I can't see how the club can talk about us being restricted by FFP when we are just outright overpaying for players we don't really need. The lad is obviously talented but talk of upwards of £40m for him is pretty absurd when there are more important areas to address.

[bodacious benny]

I can't see how the club can talk about us being restricted by FFP when we are just outright overpaying for players we don't really need. The lad is obviously talented but talk of upwards of £40m for him is pretty absurd when there are more important areas to address.

We do need someone in that position. What if Trippier gets injured? We've got Manquillo/Krafth who aren't good enough / been injured for a year.

I've read some things that he can play LB too if needed.

[Colback's Orange Tufts]

I too find it odd. We need a centre back much more than full back.

[bodacious benny]

I too find it odd. We need a centre back much more than full back.

Yes, but Lascelles (or Burn) coming in at CB is stronger than Manquillo/Krafth coming in at RB IMO.

But agree we do need a better quality CB for cover / first team.

[Colly]

I too find it odd. We need a centre back much more than full back.

Yes, but Lascelles (or Burn) coming in at CB is stronger than Manquillo/Krafth coming in at RB IMO.

But agree we do need a better quality CB for cover / first team.

Disagree with this one, especially at RCB where Burn would be out of place and Lascelles nowhere near good enough. Neither Manquillo or Krafth give you what Trippier does in terms of influence, but both are good enough and the fact that both are still around is strange. Manquillo is surely going out?

[Sir Bobby]

I too find it odd. We need a centre back much more than full back.

Yes, but Lascelles (or Burn) coming in at CB is stronger than Manquillo/Krafth coming in at RB IMO.

But agree we do need a better quality CB for cover / first team.

Burn and Lascelles coming in at CB are both stronger than Burn starting at LB (where I imagine Livramento will start for us)

[Tsi]

Sky saying the fee is £32m

With add ons

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[Colly]

Slightly weird lineup. Albert's goal against Man Utd was excellent but probably not worth that much of a restructure.

[Tsi]

Slightly weird lineup. Albert's goal against Man Utd was excellent but probably not worth that much of a restructure.

[beatski]

I can't see how the club can talk about us being restricted by FFP when we are just outright overpaying for players we don't really need. The lad is obviously talented but talk of upwards of £40m for him is pretty absurd when there are more important areas to address.

We do need someone in that position. What if Trippier gets injured? We've got Manquillo/Krafth who aren't good enough / been injured for a year.

I've read some things that he can play LB too if needed.

Personally I thik Maquillo is decent. Cant remember him ever having a stand out bad game. Is he noticably worse than Burn/Targett at LB, who are our starters?


LB is by far the easiest spot in the starting 11 to make a large improvent, and if we dont, im going to be at least a little disappointed with the window

[ALF]

Yes, but Lascelles (or Burn) coming in at CB is stronger than Manquillo/Krafth coming in at RB IMO.

But agree we do need a better quality CB for cover / first team.

Disagree with this one, especially at RCB where Burn would be out of place and Lascelles nowhere near good enough. Neither Manquillo or Krafth give you what Trippier does in terms of influence, but both are good enough and the fact that both are still around is strange. Manquillo is surely going out?

Previously I would have agreed with this, but he was brilliant when he came in against City last season. Very small sample size but everybody else has improved under actual coaching.

[lassassinblanc]

Medical completed announcement soon

[Colly]

[bodacious benny]

I do think it’s a lot, but if his injury is behind him he can be absolutely class. Can learn from Trippier and has the pace our back line lacks.

[lassassinblanc]

Good signing, I get the worry over the price and his recent injury.

Though what I will say is 1) cruciate injuries aren't as career changing as they once were due to advancements in sports science yes it's a horrible injury but it's no longer a career ending injury 2) He passed his medical so if there were any issues with said knee he wouldn't have.

In terms of the fee yeah it's high but there is definitely some English tax on that. Same with what we paid for Gordon and Barnes

[Colly]

Still find an odd one, can see him, Trippier or Manquillo playing left back at times this season. If you include Ashby that's 5 right backs.