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title: "Aston Villa: Newcastle take Tristan Goodridge on trial"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Aston Villa News"
published: "2022-04-03T17:35:33Z"
modified: "2022-04-03T17:35:33Z"
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# Aston Villa: Newcastle take Tristan Goodridge on trial

**Newcastle United are keen on signing Aston Villa youngster Tristan Goodridge, according to [Birmingham Live](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-newcastle-united-trial-23577638), and he’s even played for the Magpies’ youth team already.**

### The Lowdown: Targett and Coutinho…

The Magpies have been linked with a number of Villa players in 2022, the first being Matt Targett.

As we know, the left-back is currently on loan at St. James’ Park, with Newcastle reportedly already [agreeing](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-matt-targett-villa-23311383?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar) a deal over a permanent move for the 26-year-old.

Eddie Howe’s side have also been credited with an interest in Philippe Coutinho, who Villa have the option to sign full time in the summer. Newcastle are [reportedly](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10674387/Newcastle-ready-offer-Philippe-Coutinho-1M-bonus-convince-join-them.html) ready to offer the Brazilian a £1m bonus and have started talks over a possible summer swoop.

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### The Latest: Goodridge’s Newcastle trial

[Birmingham Live](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-newcastle-united-trial-23577638) shared a story on Saturday afternoon, looking at Villa youngster Goodridge.

They revealed that the left-winger has already been on trial with Newcastle and played in a Premier League 2 game against Middlesbrough on Friday evening, with Villa’s rivals keen on making a move permanent.

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### The Verdict: Makes sense

Goodridge is [yet](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/tristan-abldeen-goodridge/leistungsdaten/spieler/718887) to make a senior appearance for Villa, who seem to be willing to let the teenager depart.

A move away from the Midlands could make sense for all involved, with the 19-year-old looking to break into a first-team squad in years to come.

That may well not be with Villa, who seem to have [Jaden Philogene-Bidace](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jaden-philogene-bidace/profil/spieler/665390), currently on loan at Stoke City, above Goodridge in the pecking order when it comes to young wide talents.

***In other news: [Steven Gerrard now wants ‘frustrating’ star sold this summer after storming off – report.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/?p=392281&preview=true)***