According to a recent report, Newcastle United is seeking a fee in the range of £11m-£12m from Bayern Munich for the surprising transfer of Kieran Trippier. The 33-year-old defender has unexpectedly become a target for the Bavarian giants, who are eager to reinforce their squad to compete with Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen.
Bayern’s recent 1-0 loss to Werder Bremen and Leverkusen’s 3-2 victory over RB Leipzig, including a last-minute goal, have created a seven-point gap between the two teams. Newcastle’s form has suffered this season due to injuries and a hectic schedule, landing them just inside the Premier League’s top ten after losing ten of their 21 matches.
Despite defensive errors, Trippier is considered one of Newcastle’s key attacking assets. However, Bayern’s interest and Newcastle’s financial constraints, driven by the need to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations, have prompted discussions about a potential deal. While the club prefers to retain Trippier, sources suggest that a permanent transfer or a loan deal with an obligatory future fee is being considered, with a suggested asking price of £11m-£12m.
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Sky Germany reports that Bayern, having failed to secure a loan move for Nordi Mukiele from Paris Saint-Germain, has turned to Trippier. The report indicates Trippier’s openness to joining Harry Kane and Eric Dier in Munich.
While Newcastle rejected Atletico Madrid’s approach for Callum Wilson, rumors about the club’s necessity to sell players, including Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak, raise concerns about FFP compliance at St James’ Park. Additionally, there are links to a potential loan move for Kalvin Phillips, aiming to fill the void left by Sandro Tonali’s suspension. However, Manchester City’s loan fee requirements and full-wage payment have opened opportunities for other financially stronger clubs, with West Ham United emerging as potential contenders in the race for Phillips.