Bayern Munich are interested in Kieran Trippier this month, and a transfer would convey two important messages from Newcastle United. Given that the England player is 33 years old and will have an expiration date in the summer of 2025, they have a legitimate reason to receive a fee or a loan with a fee guarantee.
To purchase, the club must alleviate its position under the Profit and Sustainability Rule and raise money. To lessen the blow, they also offer an already prepared alternative in Tino Livramento.
That makes logical sense, then, in certain respects.
However, it also suggests that Newcastle is a club in transition and that the season is almost over, since they are currently in tenth place, 13 points worse down than the previous year and finding it difficult to qualify for Europe.
Trippier’s tenure on Tyneside might have reached its zenith. Few players have had a greater impact on Eddie Howe’s comeback than him over the past two years.
However, in recent times, he has committed grave errors on the pitch, been the target of foul language yelled by Sunderland supporters, and not appeared to be the same player.
The news that Thomas Tuchel is seeking to team up with Eric Dier and Harry Kane today will divide fans’ opinions. However, there will be a cleanup in St. James’ Park. Celta Vigo is where Javier Manquillo is headed. The fact that Bruno Guimaraes travelled to Paris this week—ostensibly for a family vacation—will undoubtedly spark questions.
