By John Wenham

9th Mar, 2022 | 7:00pm

Tino Livramento: Expert issues '100%' Tottenham signing claim after near-£40m update

Tino Livramento could be the first-choice Tottenham right-back for the next decade.

That is according to Spurs insider John Wenham, who regularly breaks news about the club on his Lilywhite Rose social media channels.

This site revealed on Thursday (3 March) that Tottenham have set their sights on signing the former Chelsea full-back this summer – and have already made preliminary moves.

The Athletic claimed in September 2021 that the Blues have a £38million buy-back option which becomes active in 2023.

As per Calciomercato (26 February), Man United are also keen on a move for the Southampton star.

Wenham would be happy for Spurs to pay around £40million for the 19-year-old.

“I would take him in a heartbeat,” Wenham told Football Insider correspondent Ben Wild.

“Doherty is 29 and Livremaneto could be our wing-back for the next decade.

“I was always very aware of him when he was at Chelsea, unfortunately, it would have been impossible for us to get him as the clubs just don’t work with us.

“What I’m worried about is Chelsea have a buy-back clause of £38million.

“I would be more than happy for Tottenham to pay that much for him.

“Moving to Tottenham would put him on England’s radar. I am 100% behind Tottenham signing him.

“He has a great height for a full-back and there is a great build to him.

“He also has a load of pace and he’s a London boy, he ticks every single box I have for a new signing.”

Livramento joined Southampton in the summer of 2021 after failing to agree a new deal with Chelsea.

He has so far made 25 appearances in all competitions this season.

In other news, defender “100%” wants to quit Tottenham permanently with a new club already lined up.