Bayern Munich explore move for Newcastle United right-back Kieran Trippier: report

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Bayern Munich are expressing interest in acquiring Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier during the January transfer window, in a bid to bolster their right-back position

Kieran Trippier of Newcastle United misses their sides second penalty during a penalty shoot out in the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on December 19, 2023 in London, England.
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Bayern Munich are expressing interest in acquiring Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier as they explore options for right-backs during the January transfer window, according to reports.

The reigning Bundesliga champions have already secured the signing of Eric Dier from Tottenham earlier this window to fill in at centre-back, while over the summer they completed the club-record transfer of Harry Kane from the same club.

Bayern could make it three former Spurs players if they snap up Trippier, who enjoyed arguably his best-ever season last term playing for Newcastle. The 33-year-old played a crucial role in the Magpies’ journey from battling relegation to reaching the Champions League, often captaining the team.

Harry Kane celebrates one of his three goals in an 8-0 win for Bayern Munich against Darmstadt in the Bundesliga in October 2023.

Bayern have a strong English contingent now (Image credit: Getty Images)

Indeed, The Telegraph reports that Trippier is among the players that the Germans are considering for a potential deal.

During the summer, Tuchel had targeted Manchester City's Kyle Walker, as Benjamin Pavard left to Inter Milan for £25.7 million. The club came close to securing Walker's services, but he ultimately decided to stay with Pep Gaurdiola’s outfit.

Bayern have been using Konrad Laimer at right-back, with Joshua Kimmich also taking on the role. And now it’s thought that they wish to bring in a fresh face to play there.

Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich in action during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and RB Leipzig at Allianz Arena on May 20, 2023 in Munich, Germany.

Joshua Kimmich has filled in at right-back (Image credit: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Trippier saw a surge in his career after he departed England to Atletico Madrid, where he won La Liga in 2021. He joined Newcastle in the subsequent season under Eddie Howe, becoming a key figure for the side as they found their way back to the Champions League after a 20-year absence.

The experienced defender has provided leadership within the squad and contributed on the pitch by taking set-pieces. He can play on both sides of the backline and has been used in conjunction with  Tino Livramento this season, who joined the Magpies from Southampton over the summer.

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Jacque Talbot
Jacque Talbot

Jacque Talbot is a freelance football journalist who predominantly specialises in transfer stories and exclusives. He began his career in 2016 covering the world-renowned Sandbach United, of North West Counties fame, before earning a spot on the sports desks of national papers, where he bounced between several outlets such as Sportbible, the Express, Mirror, and Daily Star. An NCTJ graduate of the News Associates who swapped investigative journalism in the Costa del Sol for football reporting in Northern England, he first wrote for FourFourTwo in December 2023.