Eddie Howe and Newcastle United have some difficult decisions to make ahead of the summer transfer window.
While Newcastle want new signings to strengthen their squad, there are also players who could leave the club ahead of the 2025/26 season.
It has been reported that Sean Longstaff can leave Newcastle, while it remains to be seen if Callum Wilson will be given a contract extension. His current deal expires this summer.
Eddie Howe’s Kieran Trippier transfer stance
Those players could be on their way out of St James’ Park, but what does the future hold for Kieran Trippier?
According to the i Paper, Eddie Howe is ‘desperate’ for the 34-year-old defender to remain at Newcastle United.
Trippier has a contract with the club until 2026, having arrived as PIF’s first signing in January 2022 for £12million.
He has been a transformative figure on Tyneside, and Howe is eager for Trippier to continue his Newcastle United career.
It has been reported that Trippier will likely stay if Newcastle qualify for the Champions League. That remains a strong possibility with three Premier League games to go.
The veteran player has endured a strange campaign. He has been absolutely pivotal in recent months, with Lewis Hall’s injury handing him a huge opportunity.
It is an opportunity that Trippier has seized. He has performed exceptionally well, playing a key role in the Magpies winning the Carabao Cup.
In a recent interview, Trippier said it has been a ‘tough year’ for him, due to being behind Tino Livramento in the pecking order.
Kieran Trippier requested to leave Newcastle United in 2024
If Newcastle can convince Trippier to stay, it will represent a remarkable turnaround.
That is because it looked all but certain that he would be leaving the club 12 months ago.
During the 2024 summer transfer window, Trippier requested to leave Newcastle.
That request was turned down by Howe and Toon sporting director Paul Mitchell, who ensured that the right-back stayed put.
Now Newcastle are hoping that Trippier will stay for another season, with his experience remaining invaluable.
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