Eddie Howe has not been enjoying the amount of success this season as he had at this point last campaign. Newcastle United secured a historic qualification for last year’s Champions League group stage due to their top-four finish in the 2022/23 edition of the Premier League. A last-place finish in their group, coupled with a current mid-table standing in the English top flight, could get worse if they lose Kieran Trippier to European giants Bayern Munich.
Kieran Trippier Rumoured to Be Pursued by Bayern Munich
🔴 We‘ve been told that a transfer of Kieran #Trippier to FC Bayern is still possible as talks and negotiations ongoing. Poker with Newcastle has started ✔️
Both deals, Mukiele and Trippier, are not OFF at the moment.
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➡️ Newcastle, demanding a
permanent deal or… pic.twitter.com/PjNLfzRTft— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) January 21, 2024
Report from Germany on Potential Transfer Deal
Sky Sports Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg tweeted Sunday afternoon that Newcastle right-back Kieran Trippier’s transfer to Bundesliga outfit Bayern Munich “is still possible.” The two clubs have entered into negotiations, and have until the end of the January window to finalize a move.
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Newcastle are “demanding a permanent deal or obligation to buy” for around £12 million. Trippier would be able to sign a contract with the Bavarian club keeping him in Germany until 2025. A native of the Greater Manchester area, the 33-year-old veteran is a product of Manchester City’s youth academy.
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Kieran Trippier’s Footballing Experience
Despite graduating from City’s academy, Trippier never made an appearance for The Sky Blues. Loans to Barnsley and Burnley got his name on the map, with the Clarets deciding to bring him in on a permanent transfer. After four successful seasons at Turf Moor, the defender was purchased by Tottenham in 2015.
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Four years with Spurs were highlighted by making the 2018/19 Champions League Final. From there, Trippier moved on to Atletico Madrid, winning the 2020/21 La Liga title. Newcastle signed him during the 2022 January transfer window. Described as an “incredible” defender, the Englishman has plenty to offer Bayern as they pursue another European title.
