Kieran Trippier spotted leaving Newcastle airport for familiar destination amid £12m transfer links

Kieran Trippier was snapped checking in at Newcastle International Airport just hours before his teammates face Hull City.

Newcastle United are preparing for their first public friendly of pre-season at the MKM Stadium tomorrow - but it appears they will be without their 33-year-old talisman. Trippier is yet to return to training after being given an extended break following England’s Euro 2024 campaign.

The right-back started six out of the Three Lions’ seven games on their way to losing the final against Spain. Sources have told NewcastleWorld that Trippier was heading to Dubai - the same destination he travelled to in April for rehabilitation on a calf injury.

While the reasons for his travel are unknown, the news comes amid a wave of speculation surrounding England international’s future. Various sources claim Trippier could be on the move this summer as part of Newcastle’s rebuild.

Saudi Arabia is a possible destination and a location where he can match his Toon wages - worth a reported £120,000 per week. The Magpies rejected two advances from Bayern Munich in January - with the highest bid around £12million - but a similar fee would likely be accepted.

Trippier’s Morpeth mansion was reportedly put up for sale earlier this month - fuelling further talk about a move. The defender reaffirmed his commitment to Newcastle just months ago following the Bayern interest.

"There's no place (Newcastle) I'd rather be," he said. "There's been a lot of speculation about me recently but, as always, I'm committed here. 100% committed, as I have been since I first signed.

"At my age, I can only take it (Bayern's interest) as a compliment. I'm here now and want to give everything for Newcastle. Unsettling? No, because I'm a professional. I'm experienced and try to block all the noise out."