Newcastle respond to Bayern Munich’s shock approach for Kieran Trippier
The right-back is open to moving to Bavaria this month (Picture: Getty Images)
Newcastle United have rejected an initial approach from Bayern Munich for Kieran Trippier though are not totally against his sale, according to reports.
The 33-year-old has emerged as a sudden and rather unexpected target for the German champions, who already have two of Trippier?s ex-Spurs and England team-mates, Harry Kane and Eric Dier, in their ranks.
Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel is keen to bring in a new right-back before the January window closes, though talks with Paris Saint-Germain for preferred target Nordi Mukiele have stalled.
That has seen the Bavarians explore alternatives, with Trippier chief among them, though the Daily Mail are reporting that their first approach has been rebuffed.
Newcastle have little desire to lose the veteran full-back this month, particularly with their side already shredded by injuries.
However, if Bayern return with an offer that is too good to turn down then they could be compelled to accept the bid, particularly as they already have youngster Tino Livramento ready to step in.
It would still take a big offer to convince them to sell, though, and they will demand a fee that is well beyond the usual market value of a 33-year-old with just 18 months left on his contract.
Trippier is open to joining Bayern if a deal can be agreed (Picture: Getty)
Newcastle paid £12million when they signed Trippier from Atletico Madrid two years ago and they will be hop...
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