Player spotted leaving Newcastle airport – Toon theories emerge as Mag catches flight

It looks like Kieran Trippier is on his way to Dubai after a Toon fan spotted the right-back preparing to depart Newcastle airport today.

Newcastle supporter @Doddsy228904442 posted a photo of the 33-year-old leaving duty free before catching a flight to the Middle East.

Speaking for Saturday’s matchday programme, Trippier said he was taking ‘extra precautions’ on his delayed comeback from a calf injury that’s kept him out for two months, but added that he hopes to be ‘back soon.’

Newcastle take on his former club Burnley on Saturday, but it seems highly unlikely the defender returns at Turf Moor following his midweek trip to Dubai.

As ever, plenty of theories have emerged on social media. Some wonder if he’s been given extra time off to ensure he’s fit for this summer’s Euros – which could be his last major international tournament – and play some part in our run in, while reported interest from the Middle East has others questioning if his trip is transfer related after links to a January exit. Personally, I can’t see it being the latter.

Who knows, but hopefully our vice captain is back soon for his, Newcastle’s and England’s sake.

#nufc tripper apparently off to dubai no where near close to a return it seems pic.twitter.com/w05ohfmRMg

— Doddsy (@Doddsy228904442) April 29, 2024