Eddie Howe is working hard behind the scenes to stop Tino Livramento from being prised away by Manchester City.

The 22-year-old full-back is attracting strong interest from City with Pep Guardiola eyeing him as a long-term successor to Kyle Walker who recently signed for Burnley.

However, Newcastle United are refusing to back down with the Magpies setting an £80m [$109m] asking price for Livramento, looking to ward off any approach from the eight-time Premier League champions.

Speaking on the Inside Track podcast, Pete O’Rourke made Newcastle’s stance clear: “It’s a difficult deal to do for City,” he said.

“It’s no surprise he is pretty high up on Man City’s wanted list for right-back.”

Livramento had a breakout season under Howe, excelled at right-back and slotted in at left-back when Lewis Hall suffered a serious ankle injury.