Newcastle eyeing £87k-p/w right-back who’s “one of the best” in the world
Newcastle United have now reportedly set their sights on signing “one of the best” right-backs in the world in 2026.
Eddie Howe confirms Livramento injury blow
It’s no real shock that Newcastle have set their sights on defensive additions, particularly down the right-hand side, following the news of Tino Livramento’s injury. The England international has already missed 10 games through injury this season, but is now set to be sidelined for the next three thanks to another knee issue.
There’s no doubt that Livramento is one of the most important players at St James’ Park and that’s why his recent injury concerns have been all the more frustrating.
Meanwhile, behind him in the pecking order is Kieran Trippier, who is also currently sidelined through injury. It’s a mini-crisis for Eddie Howe, which left him no choice but to play Lewis Miley at right-back against Fulham in midweek.
Ultimately, the decision paid off as Miley scored Newcastle’s last-gasp winner, sparking praise from Howe who told reporters: “Lewy did really well on Wednesday. Really pleased with him.
“Great goal, great composure and a strong performance. Every game is so different tactically, the challenges posed by every team is different so I’ll have to try to pick the right team.”
The academy graduate is certainly no long-term solution if Livramento’s injuries persist, however, and Newcastle should instead push on in pursuit of signing Denzel Dumfries.
Newcastle eyeing Denzel Dumfries move
As reported by TeamTalk, Newcastle have set their sights on signing Dumfries from Inter Milan in 2026. The impressive Dutchman was described as “one of the best” right-backs in the world by Jeremie Frimpong last year and that very much remains the case even if he’s been sidelined this season.
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Although Dumfries’ injury will stand in the way of a January move, Newcastle would be wise to return to Italy with an offer to sign the defender in the summer.
The £87,000-a-week star would provide the perfect competition for Livramento and an instant replacement if the right-back jumps ship to Manchester City amid continued transfer rumours.
League stats 25/26 P90
Livramento
Dumfries
Minutes
976
719
Assists
0.09
0
Tackles Won
1.3
0.75
Ball Recoveries
5.65
2.63
That said, the numbers suggest that whilst Dumfries may be “one of the best” in the world in his position, Livramento is even better.
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It’s exactly why Man City are keen to land the Tyneside star and exactly why Newcastle should do everything to keep hold of him in 2026. Whether they can fend off the interest of the Citizens for the second year running remains to be seen, though.
As for Dumfries, he could be one to watch when he makes his return from the sidelines in the second-half of the Serie A campaign.