£32m Newcastle United man on four-man shortlist for Manchester City as they look to replace 34-year-old England star

It's not just Newcastle United's 'big name' players who are going to be subject to transfer speculation this summer.

Newcastle United fans are expecting plenty of stories regarding the likes of Alexander Isak, Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes leaving the club to surface over the summer, but it won't just be the superstars who are being eyed.

Part of what has made Newcastle so successful under Eddie Howe has been his ability to turn good players into great ones and create a team of professionals who give everything for the badge.

While it seems a bit dismissive to put Tino Livramento in that group given his potential, the reality is, when he arrived at Newcastle, he was still just up and coming, and to a point, he still is, but his growth this season has been immense.

Manchester City want Tino LIvramento to replace Kyle Walker

Newcastle fans don't need to be told how good Tino Livramento is, but he's one of those players who you're not sure whether fans of other clubs are aware of his talents.

Pep Guardiola is clearly aware, though, and indeed, he's got Livramento on a four-man shortlist to replace Kyle Walker at the Etihad, according to Fabrizio Romano.

"🚨🔵 Tino Livramento, among options under consideration at Manchester City for right back position.

"There’s a four-men shortlist for that position with City set to decide ahead of Club World Cup.

"Kyle Walker will 100% leave the club, even if AC Milan won’t buy him."

Tino Livramento is replacing Kieran Trippier and Kyle Walker for England

Kyle Walker is currently on loan at AC Milan after making the move in January, and while it's not yet certain whether the Italian side will keep him beyond this deal, it does seem inevitable that Walker will leave Man City.

Kieran Trippier and Kyle Walker have battled for that right-back spot for England for years, and Tino Livramento came to Newcastle from Southampton for £32 million, to challenge Trippier for his place in the Magpies' side and ultimately in the England set-up.

Now with Tripps retired from the international scene and Tino Livramento receiving call-ups, he's knocked one out of the way; it just remains to be seen how soon Livramento can replace Walker for England.

Let's hope that's the only place he replaces him, though, and that he stays at Newcastle for his club career.