GMS sources have been told that Howe is prepared to work Trippier back into his plans after the international break if he is kept out of his Turkish suitors’ clutches in the coming days, while there is confidence that his professionalism means there would not be a problem getting star performances out of him in a Newcastle shirt.
The 33-year-old has been limited to just 94 minutes of senior action this season, with his only start coming in the Magpies’ Carabao Cup second round clash against Nottingham Forest, and he has been forced to contend with Bruno Guimaraes being installed as the Tyneside giants’ new captain.
But Trippier will be in line to secure more game time if he remains at St James’ Park, GMS sources understand, although there is an expectation that he will continue seeking a move when it becomes possible further down the line as he is not keen on being starved of regular starts in the aftermath of retiring from international football.
The Magpies have remained firm in their desire to hold onto the newly-retired England international even though his value is dropping thanks to entering the final two years of his £120,000-per-week contract, and the number of potential destinations in the coming weeks have diminished.
It appears that Trippier’s only possible landing spot is Turkey if he is given permission to quit Newcastle, GMS sources have learned, but Howe is insistent that he wants to have him among his options for the remainder of the season instead of cashing in when there is not an opportunity to dip into the market for a replacement.
Newcastle will be happy if Trippier ends up remaining in his current surroundings instead of embarking on a fresh challenge, according to GMS sources, as there is confidence that he would not create problems behind the scenes if his wish to move onto pastures new is not granted.
It is understood that Super Lig outfits Fenerbahce, Besiktas and Eyupspor have been keen to land the right-back on an initial loan, which includes an option to make the switch permanent, while Al-Ittihad also attempted to find an agreement with the Magpies before the Saudi Pro League transfer window slammed shut.
GMS sources have been informed that Trippier still wants to leave Newcastle, with a move to Turkey remaining a possibility as clubs can continue doing business until September 13, but it is likely that he will be forced to stay on Tyneside despite falling behind Tino Livramento in the pecking order.