Despite Newcastle making it clear that Kieran Trippier is not for sale, it looks like Bayern Munich will test the English club's management again with an improved offer for the defender's services.
After talks on Saturday and Sunday, Newcastle hinted that they will no longer accept offers for Trippier's card, but that situation could change depending on the offer that comes from Bayern Munich. Especially considering the desire of the player himself, who according to sources close to him, likes the idea of playing for the Bavarian giants. If Trippier does make Thomas Tuchel's squad, he will be reunited with Harry Kane and Eric Dier, his former Tottenham team-mates. However, Trippier has assured the club's leaders that he will not force a move to Bayern.
The same situation has developed for Callum Wilson, who has attracted the interest of Atletico Madrid. However, the Spaniards are only interested in a loan deal, and Newcastle's leaders are not ready for this type of deal. Atletico, meanwhile, have no intention of buying the striker's card outright, and Wilson is expected to stay at Newcastle.
But Tripier's situation is more delicate. From his sale, Newcastle can benefit from the necessary finances to bring a new midfielder to the club, which is the main objective of coach Howe. Newcastle's chief executive, Darren Eales, said a few weeks ago that "every player has a price", implying that no one is irreplaceable. This means that in order to bring new players into the team, coach Howe may be forced to take difficult decisions.
