Kieran Trippier: Bayern Munich expresses interest in acquiring the services of the Newcastle and England defender.
Bayern Munich has shown interest in acquiring the services of Kieran Trippier, the right-back for Newcastle and the England national team. Trippier, who joined Newcastle in January 2022 as one of the initial high-profile signings under the ownership of Saudi Arabia, has contributed seven assists in 19 Premier League matches this season. However, his recent performances have seen a decline, notably with mistakes leading to goals in matches against Everton and Tottenham.
With Bayern facing challenges in securing a loan deal for Nordi Mukiele from Paris Saint-Germain, the focus has shifted to Trippier as a potential addition. The German club, led by former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel, has engaged in intensive discussions about the 33-year-old over the past two days.
Trippier’s errors, including a backpass that resulted in a goal against Everton and a crucial mistake leading to Chelsea’s equalizer in the Carabao Cup quarter-final, have raised concerns. Despite these setbacks, Bayern Munich remains interested in securing Trippier’s services, considering him as a potential solution to their defensive needs.
In addition to Trippier, there are ongoing discussions about Newcastle’s interest in signing Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City. Phillips, seeking regular first-team football ahead of the Euros in Germany, is being pursued by several Premier League clubs, including Newcastle, West Ham, and Crystal Palace. Talks about a new long-term contract for Newcastle’s Joelinton are also underway, though his potential absence due to injury and recent burglary incident may impact the negotiations.
