It looks like Kieran Trippier won’t be allowed to leave Newcastle anytime soon, with January likely to be his earliest opportunity to find a new challenge.
In his latest piece for The Mail, Craig Hope reports that Trippier will not be going to Turkey this month despite serious interest from a host of Super Lig clubs.
On Monday, Sky Sports revealed that Fenerbahce, Besiktas and Eyupsor had all been in touch with Newcastle about a loan-to-buy deal ahead of their transfer deadline of 13th September.
There had also been suggestions that Eyupspor had agreed a deal, but these have been denied by Hope, who insists that Eddie Howe will not sanction any outgoings now we’re no longer in a position to replace such a key member of the squad.
So, it seems Trippier will have to stay on Tyneside until January and fight for his place in the side after losing his right-back spot to Tino Livramnto.
It’s a tough one to take if he genuinely wants out, but you can see why now feels too late to lose a senior player of his importance, especially with a lack of depth at the back.
