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Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
Newcastle star Tino Livramento drops biggest hint on future as he breaks silence on Man City transfer interest
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EDDIE HOWE is in 'constant contact' with Tino Livramento as he looks to stave off Manchester City's interest in his star. And the Newcastle ace, 22, dropped the biggest hint yet that he will still be wearing Black and White next season due to the pair's 'amazing' relationship. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Eddie Howe has been in 'constant contact' with Tino Livramento throughout the summer Credit: Getty 4 The England U21s star is preparing o face Spain amid speculation Man City want him Credit: Getty Pep Guardiola is a huge admirer of the versatile full-back and had been linked with an attempted £30m swoop. But the City boss looks set to be left disappointed as Livramento prepares to try and break more Spanish hearts tomorrow in Slovakia with England U21s at the Euros. Asked directly if he will still be a Newcastle player come August, he revealed: 'The manager, I'm in constant contact with him. 'He has just said to keep focusing on what you're doing now and you're doing so well. READ MORE NEWCASTLE DEAL OR NO DEAL Liverpool must make Neymar-style bid for Newcastle to contemplate Isak sale 'So having that relationship with someone that is obviously such a big figure in what I've done so far, I think is an amazing thing for me. 'I'm very much focused on what I'm doing here now. I don't know anything about that [speculation]. 'Being away with the U21s is my main priority. I like to stay in the moment and just focus on what I can do to help the team now.' One man Livramento knows will be key to Toon's success next season is their 27-goal Swedish superstar Alexander Isak - another player being continually linked with a move to Liverpool. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS The defender said: 'Alex is an unbelievable player. We definitely saw that a lot this season. 'Training against him is obviously a privilege, being at a club like Newcastle and seeing the quality that we have as a team. Being involved in that is only going to make me a better player. Tino Livramento branded young Gareth Bale by Theo Walcott after shining since £5m transfer from Chelsea 'You see the level that he brings on a Sunday or Saturday as fans, but I see that sort of every single day as a player. It's a real privilege to be in around players like him.' Livramento's displays for Newcastle earned him a first senior England cap in November. He went on to play a huge role at Wembley as the Magpies beat Liverpool to end a 70-year major drought in the Carabao Cup final before they went on to clinch Champions League qualification. Given those big moments at senior level, discussing how much a shootout with Spain for a place in the U21 Euros ranks with them, he said: 'It's massive. I've played in a lot of big games already in my career so I just see it as another challenge, another privilege to be in a situation where the stakes are high and the pressure is on. 'I just see every game as a different challenge and tomorrow's no different. I think when it's a high pressure game, you know, you just stick to what you're good at and then just let the situation take care of itself. We've got a great squad.' 4 The defender hailed the talents of Alexander Isak Credit: Getty 4 Lee Carsley insists England aren't 'underdogs' against Spain Credit: Getty Meanwhile, England manager Lee Carsley, who guided the Young Lions to victory over Spain in the 2023 final, has every confidence that his current crop can produce a repeat in Trnava - even if the bookies don't. On Spain being made the favourites, he said: 'I don't feel like an underdog. 'There's a massive expectancy, against Spain, that we can perform and that's all we need to do. 'If we can perform, play to our ability, then we've got a great chance of winning the game. 'Spain are a top team and anyone that was with us in the last Euros, you have to beat all of the top teams and they are a team that I've got a lot of respect for. 'There's definitely a lot more to come from us if we're going to progress.'
The Irish Sun
a day ago
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- The Irish Sun
Liverpool must make world-record Neymar-style bid for Newcastle to even contemplate Alexander Isak transfer
NEWCASTLE remain determined to keep Alexander Isak - and it would take a Neymar-style bid for them to even contemplate cashing in. Speculation is mounting again that Advertisement 2 Liverpool want to sign Alexander Isak Credit: Getty SunSport understands there has been no official contact from the Reds yet over a potential deal. However, even if there is, Newcastle's stance has not changed one bit. And even talk of £150million being enough to land the Swede is way off the mark. In fact, it would take a bid near the £200m world-record Paris Saint-Germain forked out to Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Despite all of the recent rumours, Newcastle still plan to hold talks with Isak's camp over a new deal for their star. His contract at St. James' Park runs until 2028 and they are under no pressure financially to cash in either after coming through their recent PSR issues. Isak has made no murmurs about leaving for Anfield either, saying he is focused on playing. The Swede said: 'I don't know much, to be honest. From within the club and from our side there are absolutely no discussions. It's just full focus on playing for me. Advertisement Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS 2 There's not much to say, really. I've commented on my situation and my security in Newcastle several times. 'It's been written how much I love the city and the club, how well I feel there. I'm not thinking about the future. I just want to perform for Newcastle. Advertisement Newcastle's £70M Bid for João Pedro! Isak Partnership Incoming? | From The Sports Desk | Sun Sport 'There is no reason for me to think about anything else (other than Newcastle). I feel incredibly comfortable at Newcastle. The only focus I have is on playing.' Liverpool have had a busy start to the transfer window, bringing in They are also on the verge of
Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
Liverpool must make world-record Neymar-style bid for Newcastle to even contemplate Alexander Isak transfer
Isak has spoken out on his future DEAL OR NO DEAL Liverpool must make world-record Neymar-style bid for Newcastle to even contemplate Alexander Isak transfer Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NEWCASTLE remain determined to keep Alexander Isak - and it would take a Neymar-style bid for them to even contemplate cashing in. Speculation is mounting again that Liverpool are readying a swoop for Toon 27-goal top scorer. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Liverpool want to sign Alexander Isak Credit: Getty SunSport understands there has been no official contact from the Reds yet over a potential deal. However, even if there is, Newcastle's stance has not changed one bit. And even talk of £150million being enough to land the Swede is way off the mark. In fact, it would take a bid near the £200m world-record Paris Saint-Germain forked out to Barcelona for Neymar to even get a response. Despite all of the recent rumours, Newcastle still plan to hold talks with Isak's camp over a new deal for their star. His contract at St. James' Park runs until 2028 and they are under no pressure financially to cash in either after coming through their recent PSR issues. Isak has made no murmurs about leaving for Anfield either, saying he is focused on playing. The Swede said: 'I don't know much, to be honest. From within the club and from our side there are absolutely no discussions. It's just full focus on playing for me. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS 2 There's not much to say, really. I've commented on my situation and my security in Newcastle several times. 'It's been written how much I love the city and the club, how well I feel there. I'm not thinking about the future. I just want to perform for Newcastle. Newcastle's £70M Bid for João Pedro! Isak Partnership Incoming? | From The Sports Desk | Sun Sport 'There is no reason for me to think about anything else (other than Newcastle). I feel incredibly comfortable at Newcastle. The only focus I have is on playing.' Liverpool have had a busy start to the transfer window, bringing in Jeremie Frimpong as a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold. They are also on the verge of signing Florian Wirtz for a British football transfer record.
