Arsenal Transfer News: Arsenal are currently leading the chase for Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento as the summer transfer window draws near. Reports from @_ArsenalTeam on X suggest the North London club are at the front of the queue for the 22-year-old right-back, following internal talks about whether he might be available.

Newcastle could be open to a sale to help balance their books, especially after an up-and-down season in the Premier League. Arsenal see the England U21 international as a versatile option who can play on either flank, fitting perfectly into the flexibility Mikel Arteta demands.

On top of that, the player is genuinely interested in the project at the Emirates Stadium. The chance to join a team regularly fighting for the Premier League title is a huge pull for the young defender. Newcastle value him much higher than the £32 million they paid Southampton, with some estimates putting his price tag north of £60 million. While the Magpies don’t want to lose such a high-potential homegrown talent, the need to fund a bigger squad rebuild might force them to sell in the coming months.

Arsenal’s current defensive setup makes this potential move an interesting...