Newcastle United right-back Kieran Trippier is reportedly ‘set to leave’ St James’ Park this summer amid interest from the Saudi Pro League.
The England international has entered the final year of his contract and Eddie Howe will reluctantly sanction his departure for the right-price.
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Newcastle rejected a bid of around £12.8m for Trippier in January as Howe viewed him as too important to lose mid-season, especially with little time to sign a replacement.
However, the Magpies have softened their stance on Trippier due to his inconsistent form, his contract situation and the development of Tino Livramento, who is now viewed as a long-term option at right-back.
Newcastle are now much more willing to sell the 33-year-old and according to journalist Scott Wilson of The Northern Echo, two clubs from Saudi Arabia have shown an interest.
With the Saudi transfer window now open, ‘formal talks’ are expected to take place over the next couple of weeks as the Newcastle hierarchy look to ‘engineer’ Trippier’s departure.
The defender is yet to return for pre-season training as he has been given an extended break following Euro 2024, in which he started all of England’s matches except the 2-1 defeat to Spain in the final.
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