Arsenal warned off Livramento move as injury concerns raised

Arsenal have been warned off a move for Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento due to concerns over the player's injury record. The Gunners have been linked with the right-back, but former England winger Chris Waddle has advised caution, citing the player's recurring fitness issues.

Speaking to FootballTransfers, Waddle highlighted Livramento's history of significant injuries as a potential red flag for any buying club. "The question mark with Livramento has always been his injuries," Wride said. "He doesn't get a knock where he's out for a week and misses one game. It's always that he misses four or five games or two months. That will be a concern for a lot of clubs looking at him."

Livramento, who moved to Newcastle from Southampton in 2023, has struggled with a series of injuries since his initial breakthrough at Chelsea and a serious knee injury in 2022. His potential transfer fee is expected to be substantial, with Newcastle likely to demand a significant fee for the 22-year-old England youth international.

While Arsenal's interest is genuine, the warning from pundits and the player's medical history could complicate or even deter a potential move. The Gunners are expected to be in the market for defensive reinforcements, but may now be more cautious in their pursuit of Livramento, with the club's recruitment team likely to conduct a thorough medical assessment of his long-term fitness.

In other Arsenal transfer news, the club is also being linked with a move for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, though the French club is reportedly seeking a club-record fee for the 18-year-old, which would surpass the €80 million they received from Arsenal for Nicolas Pepe in 2019.