A large number of Newcastle United fans have flocked to Twitter to share their delight at a recent claim to emerge regarding a potential swoop for Kieran Trippier.
According to The Telegraph, Eddie Howe has identified the Atletico Madrid defender as his number-one target for the upcoming transfer window.
Can you see Trippier joining in January?
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The report from Mike McGrath claims there is a belief personal terms will be a formality between the two parties over a potential switch from the Spanish capital to Tyneside.
Trippier has previous with Howe, as the pair worked together during their time at Burnley, which saw Trippier score four times and provide 11 assists. It was apparent the Toon Army were excited by the rumour to emerge.
What did these Newcastle fans have to say?
“This is the level we need to be shopping at. Exactly the type of player we need”
The England international still has over one year on his deal with Diego Simeone’s men, however, he has been tipped with a potential departure for a number of months with Manchester United said to be interested.
With 35 England caps to his name and experience at the top end of the Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur, it is apparent these fans feel Trippier would make a smart addition to Howe’s squad.
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