The transfer window remains open in certain countries and Newcastle United may have another bid to contend with.
Miguel Almiron and Lloyd Kelly were shifted on to Atlanta United and Juventus respectively in the late stages of the English transfer window, leaving our squad looking a little light in areas but helping boost our finances from a PSR perspective.
Now, a few days on from his superb display in Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-final, Kieran Trippier is receiving late interest from abroad.
Club pushing to sign Trippier
According to ESPN, Turkish giants Galatasaray are continuing their push to sign veteran Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier, having until Tuesday February 11 to complete any business.
A deal for Trippier would prove “complicated” and it sounds like we have a strong chance of retaining the right-back, as the Super Lig side must complete a deal before the end of play today to register Trippier in their UEFA squad list ahead of the Europa League knockout stage.
The 34-year-old has recently been displaced in Eddie Howe’s starting 11 by Tino Livramento, but was handed a rare start in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final as Newcastle shifted to a back five.
However, after a tough season where Trippier has been searching for form and fitness, he proved why he is a valuable member of the squad on the night with tenacious display.
Newcastle must resist late bids
Wednesday night served as a reminder of the importance of Trippier’s leadership and experience within the squad, especially on such big occasions. The right-back, who ended the game adorning the armband after Bruno Guimaraes, showed his class and set the tone against the Gunners.
Tino can be considered first choice and the long-term future of the right-back position, but Newcastle would do well to steer clear of weakening a third area of their squad following the departures of Almiron and Kelly – especially with a colossal few months ahead.
A fee of just €5m is being touted for the defender who runs out of contract next summer. Trippier’s experience may prove pivotal in lifting the Carabao Cup and securing Champions League football via the Premier League, making the value of a potential sale minimal.
Based on the season-defining run of fixtures to come, it is a no-brainer for Newcastle to resist another sale and keep Trippier on Tyneside for at least a few more months.
Take the cash, lose the wages, spend in the summer. It’s a ‘No Brainer’ duh
Or he leaves on a free
PremAndUp(Quote)
No way should we let Kieran leave us. He is a vital part of the nature of our club and team. He is invaluable. No Kieran must stay and finish his footballing career at Newcastle United.
Martyn Hancock(Quote)
Its a no brainer to keep him! Wednesday proved the worth of this lad. Also against Fulham at the weekend he was on the touchline “warming up” but marshalling the defence to get them in line. He must be so valuable to have around for other players to look up (down to ha ha). Just been listening to Troy Deeney on radio going on about the problems at Spurs and he cited the young players bought there, have no one to model themselves on or look at as an example of how to prepare yourself or conduct yourself and listen to . If Deeney is even partly right, the the worth of someone like Trippier is immeasurable.
SteveM(Quote)
Do we want to weaken our squad further? Do we want to lose the greatest leader at St James’s? It’s definitely a no-brainer, especially looking at the next month’s worth of fixtures.
davewallace(Quote)
Tripps should be starting.
Namey McName(Quote)
Not sure about starting but he could, no problem. If wete offered mad money, there’s a decision to make but for pennies like that, not a chance. He has been spectacular for us and showed his class and worth in the Arsenal game, absolute quality. Defo hang on to him if we can..
Dazla(Quote)