JUST IN: Newcastle United confirm the exit of £120,000-a-week ‘game-changer’

Kieran Trippier is still a target for Besiktas, and the player is reportedly “waiting” for an official approach.

The main topic of conversation during Tyneside’s summer transfer window was speculation about the 33-year-old’s future. While Trippier was away with England at Euro 2024, there were rumors circulating that he was considering a move to Saudi Arabia.

The rumors were further fueled by trips to the Middle East, although NewcastleWorld was not provided with any information that these were connected to transfers. Last month, The Athletic also revealed that Everton was eager to sign Trippier on a loan, given Trippier’s tight relationship with Toffees manager Sean Dyche.

Amidst rumored interest, Eddie Howe declared before to the August 30 deadline that he intended to retain Trippier, the game-changing first signing of the Saudi-backed period. “I want Kieran here, without a doubt,” he declared. That remains unchanged and never will. Like you, I learned about the story through a few texts when I got up, but it was the first I had heard of it.

However, his choice of squad in the season’s first four games has been telling. In Newcastle’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, Tino Livramento was among the team’s finest players. He has started all three Premier League games for Newcastle.

Only Trippier’s name appeared on the roster for the Carabao Cup victory over Nottingham Forest. The right-back is reportedly “waiting for news” from Besiktas, according to recent reports from Turkey.

There is still one week left in Newcastle for possibly unpleasant conjecture, as the Super Lig deadline is not until next Friday, September 13. During the international break, Trippier will train with Howe’s team once he retires from England duty after Euro 2024.