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title: "Newcastle United: Keith Downie makes Kieran Trippier claim"
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author: "Will Seager"
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published: "2021-12-27T17:05:40Z"
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# Newcastle United: Keith Downie makes Kieran Trippier claim

**According to reports by Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie (via [GIVEMESPORT](https://www.givemesport.com/1808407-newcastle-transfer-news-highprofile-title-winner-keen-on-magpies-move-in-january)), Atlético Madrid right-back Kieran Trippier remains eager to join Newcastle United, despite reports of the Magpies facing obstacles in their pursuit.**

### The Lowdown

Trippier arrived at Atlético Madrid in 2019 following a [£20m move](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49022843) from Tottenham Hotspur. Since his arrival in Spain, the 31-year-old has been an integral part of Diego Simeone’s side, having made [85 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kieran-trippier/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/95810/verein/13) for Los Rojiblancos.

This season, Simeone has utilised the England international [more prominently as a right midfielder](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/83078/MatchStatistics/Kieran-Trippier), compared to his traditional right-back role.

However, with his contract set to expire in the [summer of 2023](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kieran-trippier/profil/spieler/95810), Trippier is keen to secure himself one final big-money contract.

### The Latest

[Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-major-update-on-newcastle-united-bid-to-sign-trippier-after-talks-held/) have previously reported that talks had stalled due to the player’s wage demands, with the 31-year-old seeking a three-and-a-half year deal worth £22m.

However, according to reports by Downie (via [GIVEMESPORT](https://www.givemesport.com/1808407-newcastle-transfer-news-highprofile-title-winner-keen-on-magpies-move-in-january)), Trippier remains seriously interested at the prospect of securing a Premier League switch to Newcastle, with the player believing that this could be final chance to secure one last lucrative contract.

This comes as Downie feels that the full-back is hoping to seal a move back to England following his two-and-a-half year stint for the Spanish champions.

Speaking to [GIVEMESPORT](https://www.givemesport.com/1808407-newcastle-transfer-news-highprofile-title-winner-keen-on-magpies-move-in-january), he said: “From what I’m hearing, I think the player would be keen to come. I think he’s ready for a move back to England and probably realises he’s got one big contract left in his career, so Newcastle would tick those boxes for him.”

### The Verdict

With Newcastle sitting 19th in the Premier League table, it is evident that Eddie Howe needs to strengthen his leaky backline, as his team have picked up just [four points in six matches](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/eddie-howe/profil/trainer/10976) with the former Bournemouth manager in charge this season.

With this in mind, Trippier could prove to be the perfect addition to the Magpies’ squad. England manager [Gareth Southgate](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jun/14/kieran-trippier-the-defensive-animal-trusted-totally-by-gareth-southgate) has said that, ever since arriving in Spain, the 31-year-old has become a ‘defensive animal’ who is ‘trusted by one of the best and most successful coaches in the world’ in Simeone.

Having made [107 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kieran-trippier/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/95810/wettbewerb/GB1) in the Premier League already, Trippier could provide the much-needed experience that Newcastle’s backline so desperately needs as they seek to retain their top-flight status.

***In other news: [36-cap attacker who Alan Shearer called ‘superb’ is now open to joining Newcastle](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-transfer-rumours/newcastle-united-sky-sports-odion-ighalo-transfer-news-latest-gossip-howe-pif-january/)***