Mauricio Pochettino Officially Begins Work as Chelsea Manager, Tino Livramento Keen on Newcastle Move
Mauricio Pochettino officially began work as Chelsea’s new manager earlier this week, but it appears that Tino Livramento is not keen on making a return to the Blues. The England Under-21 international joined Southampton two years ago, but a serious knee ligament injury has stunted his progress and he is now reportedly keen on a move to Newcastle, should he leave the Saints this summer.
Chelsea Inserted Buyback Clause in Livramento’s Contract
When Tino Livramento left his boyhood club Chelsea two years ago, the Blues inserted a £38million buyback clause in his contract. However, the 20-year-old has little interest in returning to Stamford Bridge, according to the Daily Mail. This is despite the fact that club stalwart Cesar Azpilicueta is on the verge of joining Atletico Madrid and doubts persist over the durability of Reece James.
Livramento Unwilling to Play Bit-Part Role at New Club
Malo Gusto, signed from Lyon in January, is set offer Mauricio Pochettino another option at right-back and Livramento has little interest in playing a bit-part role at any potential new club. Newcastle have tested the waters by offering Southampton £20m for the defender, but that bid has been swiftly rejected. Eddie Howe is keen to bolster his squad ahead of the Toon Army’s return to the Champions League next season, but he already boats one of the best right-backs in the division in Kieran Trippier.
Financial Fair Play Restrictions Limit Newcastle’s Spending
Financial Fair Play restrictions mean Newcastle aren’t able to spend as freely as they would wish this summer and so far have recruited only Sandro Tonali from AC Milan. It remains to be seen whether they will be able to make a move for Tino Livramento, but it appears that the defender is not keen on making a return to Chelsea and is instead looking for a move elsewhere.
Conclusion
Mauricio Pochettino officially began work as Chelsea’s new manager earlier this week, but it appears that Tino Livramento is not keen on making a return to the Blues. The England Under-21 international has little interest in returning to Stamford Bridge and is instead looking for a move elsewhere. Newcastle have tested the waters by offering Southampton £20m for the defender, but Financial Fair Play restrictions mean they are not able to spend as freely as they would wish this summer. It remains to be seen whether they will be able to make a move for Livramento, but it appears that he is not keen on making a return to Chelsea.