‘I’d love to’ - Kieran Trippier’s shock Everton admission amid Newcastle United exit talk
Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier is attracting interest from several clubs ahead of the August 31 deadline
Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier previously admitted “he would love” to work under Sean Dyche again.
The 33-year-old honed his craft at Burnley, ironically for Eddie Howe before Dyche took charge in 2012. Trippier had been let go by Manchester City and the Clarets gave him a chance for regular first-team football.
With Dyche at the helm, Burnley achieved promotion and Trippier soon caught Tottenham Hotspur’s eye. An England call-up quickly followed before moves to Atletico Madrid and Newcastle.
Trippier stayed in contact with Dyche throughout - going as far to FaceTime his former manager immediately after winning the La Liga title three years ago. The duo are now linked with a sensational reunion at Everton.
Various sources claim the England international has interest from abroad but Toffees interest emerged earlier today. Everton are short of options at right-back and would be open to a loan move - despite trippier having just 12 months on his contract.
Guaranteed first-team football appeals to Trippier, with Magpies youngster Tino Livramento given the nod against Southampton on the opening day. The Toon veteran revealed in 2018 that he hoped to work with Dyche again one day.
"He helped me a lot," Trippier said. "I was still going out when I was younger, drinking, and I wasn’t looking after myself properly. He came in and sorted it all out. My career has totally changed. Burnley helped me get to where I am and I’ll never forget that.
"We were close when I was at Burnley and I would love to play for him again one day. We usually talk once every two weeks, just to keep each other updated on things.”