Newcastle United’s recruitment has been on another level since the takeover and Eddie Howe’s appointment as manager.
There has only been one questionable transfer, and the issues were out of Newcastle’s hands. The Sandro Tonali situation is incredibly frustrating, but there was nothing the Magpies could do about it.
Even the Chris Wood deal served a purpose. While he did not score as many goals as the club hoped, he played a key role at times and Dan Ashworth got a good fee for him when he sold him to Nottingham Forest.
On the whole, Newcastle‘s transfer business has been sensational, and the player who is best summing that up right now is Tino Livramento.
Tino Livramento enjoying a bright start to his Newcastle career
The 21-year-old arrived for £32million from Southampton in the summer, despite Chelsea being interested in the defender.
However, he did not fancy a return to Stamford Bridge, allowing Eddie Howe to get his man.
He arrived as deputy to Kieran Trippier, but has already developed into a key player for the Magpies. Livramento has been utilised at left-back as of late, and has been turning heads with his performances.
He was particularly brilliant against Manchester United, with Ally McCoist describing him as a ‘really intelligent‘ footballer.
The youngster is proving to be an incredible signing, and a new report from the Telegraph has provided some new details on how the deal became a reality.
Injury helped Newcastle sign Tino Livramento
According to the Telegraph, Newcastle fast-tracked their interest in Livramento following Southampton’s relegation to the Championship.
The report states that the Magpies decided it was better to buy Livramento now, rather than wait until other clubs became interested after he proved his fitness.
The defender missed the majority of the 2022/23 season due to injury, which is why clubs wanted to see him get back up to speed before committing to a transfer.
But Newcastle had clearly made up their minds. They wanted Tino, and stole a march on their rivals to bring in a player who is perfect for both the present and the future.
He is already proving to be a spectacular signing, and there is still so much more to come from him.
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