Newcastle United sporting director Paul MitchellNewcastle United sporting director Paul Mitchell
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Newcastle United will reportedly listen to offers for Kieran Trippier in the January transfer window.
The 34-year-old has started just three Premier League games this season. Fitness struggles since Euro 2024 have allowed Tino Livramento to nail the right-back spot down.
Trippier was part of the England team that reached the final against Spain - a journey that resulted in limited pre-season. He returned to the starting line-up in September before suffering a hamstring injury in October’s 0-0 draw with Everton.
Transfer talk emerged last January, with Trippier distancing himself from Bayern Munich interest. More speculation in the summer further unsettled his start to 2024-25 - news that came as a surprise to Eddie Howe.
“The situation is business as usual,” Howe said about the reports in August. “Tripps has trained really well this week. I'm surprised by a lot of the stories that have come out.
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“(He's) a valuable member of the squad. His professionalism has been first-class. His leadership skills, his ability with the ball, his assist record, everything he brings to the group we definitely want here."
Football Insider now claim Trippier will be allowed to leave should a respectable offer arrive. Jose Mourinho has been linked with offering a potential escape route at Fenerbahce, as have Italian giants AC Milan.
Trippier has previously mentioned wanting to play deep into his 30s and this would likely be a final big move before retirement. Although Newcastle would be losing their most experienced player and a leader, trimming £120k-a-week off the wage bill offers a silver lining.
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