FULL-BACK FURY: TINO LIVRAMENTO & LEWIS HALL'S RETURN SPARKS NEWCASTLE UNBEATEN RUN
The full-back pair is transforming Eddie Howe's attack. Livramento, however, gave a vague response about his long-term future, causing slight worry among the Magpies faithful.
Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento believes Lewis Hall's smart play can throw off opposing defenders.
Although Newcastle United isn't totally convincing yet, Hall and Livramento's return from injuries has really boosted their performance.
They've missed 15 games put together this season, and Eddie Howe’s team has only won six of those.
But the Magpies haven't lost in the four Premier League games where both Hall and Livramento started.
Hall and Livramento really change how Newcastle United plays. Even though Dan Burn and Kieran Trippier are good backups, they just don't compare to the younger guys.
Right now, they might be the best fullbacks in the Premier League. Livramento is probably more in demand, but Hall isn't far behind.
Livramento said Hall's weird moves can really mess with the other team.
Tino Livramento thinks Lewis Hall’s movement can confuse opponents.
The two were interviewed by Sky Sports.
Hall and Livramento both came up through the Chelsea academy, so they've known each other for years, even though they’re only 23 and 21.
During the interview, which was posted on YouTube, they were asked to say something nice about each other’s game.
Hall said he's not as fast as Livramento, and Livramento praised Hall's ability to sneak into open space.
"He's smart with how he plays," Livramento said.
Like, he'll go inside, but then he's also, like, going forward; he'll make some weird runs that people don't want to follow, and then he'll end up in their box.
When asked about his future with Newcastle United, Tino Livramento said, “I’m in a position where I’m trusted by the manager and the players—I feel loved by the fans too.” I love pulling on the black and white shirt.
Tino Livramento, talking to Premier League reporter Andy Sixsmith in December 2025
I get why he's being vague, but it does scare me a bit!
I’d be worried. That sounds pretty unsure; he's not really said he's staying for sure.
Lewis Hall’s “weird” runs have been causing problems all season.
During the recent win over Everton, Hall and Livramento were sometimes Newcastle's most forward players.
Actually, a nice bit of play between them almost set Hall up for an amazing goal, but his shot hit the crossbar at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
They also troubled Manchester City last month, which helped Newcastle win after coming back from injuries.
Hall and Livramento are two of Newcastle’s key players, which makes signing them back in 2023 look like a smart move.
The longer they stay healthy, the better chance Newcastle has of a good season.
€75 MILLION BID: NEWCASTLE LAUNCHES MASSIVE TRANSFER OFFENSIVE FOR FERRAN TORRES
Newcastle United has reportedly launched a shock €75 million bid, plus a huge salary offer, for FC Barcelona forward Ferran Torres, testing the Catalan club's resolve.
Newcastle United is reportedly planning a big move in January for FC Barcelona forward Ferran Torres. According to Fichajes reporter Raul Cabrera Jimenez, the club is ready to offer €75 million, plus a good salary, to bring the former Premier League player back to England.
Jimenez stated that Barcelona is in a busy period of the transfer window after Newcastle United showed strong interest in signing Ferran Torres with a huge offer of 75 million.
The situation heated up after Manchester United and Chelsea made £60 million bids for Harvey Barnes.
Jimenez wrote that Newcastle responded with an even bigger offer to show their financial power in the transfer market.
The report says Barcelona was surprised by Newcastle's big offer, calling it one of the highest in this transfer window. Jimenez pointed out that Torres has been in good form, scoring nine goals and providing one assist in 17 games before Tuesday’s game, which is why several clubs are interested in him.
Jimenez added that Newcastle plans to make Torres one of the highest-paid players in the team, offering him a salary of £13.5 million per season. This shows their desire to get a player who can really change the game from day one.
The report also talked about the issue that Barcelona is facing. Jimenez said that the club needs money, but it also wants to keep its good players, and Ferran Torres is one of them.
Even though Barcelona had said before that Torres was not for sale, with NUFC already contacting them in the past, Jimenez said that FCB must now consider the big money offer against the player's new importance under Hansi Flick.
Jimenez finished by saying that the next few weeks will be important, as Newcastle is determined to push for a signing that will help them progress and compete at the top of the league.
HOWE PRAISES NICK WOLTEMADE: STAR STRIKER READY FOR UCL CHALLENGE DESPITE SETBACK WORRIES
Newcastle star Nick Woltemade, settled in with eight goals and his best friend, laughed off questions about his dating life ahead of the crucial UCL game vs. Leverkusen.
Newcastle United's Nick Woltemade chuckled when asked about his dating life since moving to Tyneside.
The 23-year-old striker spoke at a press event before heading back to Germany for Wednesday's Champions League match against Bayer Leverkusen.
Woltemade, who joined from Stuttgart four months ago for about £69 million, has had a great start, scoring eight goals and getting one assist.
When asked about how he's settling in, he mentioned living with his best friend.
"I don't get why everyone's talking about living with my friend," he told reporters. It's normal when you move to a new country, right? I just asked my friend to come with me. I don't know what you call it in English, living with your best friend.
Then, when asked if he's met anyone special, Woltemade laughed and said, No, too many games!
Newcastle is currently in fifteenth place in their Champions League group, with three wins and two losses.
They’re up against a Leverkusen team that's not doing so well in their domestic league, sitting fourth and trailing the top spot by 15 points.
However, Eddie Howe had good things to say about the German team, which let go of their previous coach earlier in the year.
Reaching the next phase is what we want, Howe said. It'd be great to avoid a playoff, but we’re up against some good teams.
I’m happy with how we've played in the Champions League so far. We deserved more in our two losses. Bayer Leverkusen is a great team with a clear style, so it'll be tough.
Lately, we've had trouble defending set plays, but that's fixable. You always find things you suddenly need to work on during the season.
Howe also gave an update on Yoane Wissa, who played his first game for the club in their 2-1 victory over Burnley.
Howe said Wissa has worked hard to get here. He still has some work to do to reach his peak. Howe said he's happy to have him available, and they’ll manage his playing time.
Once Yoane is at full speed, which he isn't quite yet, he'll be ready to start, Howe added. We'll decide game by game.
After the Champions League game, Newcastle will travel to Sunderland for the Tyne-Wear derby.