Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier seeks transfer to guarantee regular playing time

Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier is seeking a move away from St James' Park in the upcoming summer transfer window.

The 33-year-old was an unused substitute during Newcastle's opening day win against Southampton last weekend.

Tino Livramento occupied the starting right-back role, while defensive duo Lloyd Kelly and Emil Krafth were both used from the bench ahead of the England international. Midfielder Bruno Guimaraes was handed the armband in the absence of Trippier.

The former Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico Madrid defender has two years left on his contract and is one of the highest earners at the club.

News understands Trippier is eager to leavethis summer to explore new opportunities in his career.

A bid in the region of £13m from Bayern Munich was turned down for him in January.

Newcastle edge closer to Guehi deal

Newcastle United are edging closer to completing a deal for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.

Optimism within the club is growing regarding an agreement being struck between the two Premier League clubs, which would see Guehi become Newcastle's record transfer, ahead of this weekend.

Palace value the player at £65m and Newcastle previously saw a bid of £60m plus £5m in add-ons rejected, as talks regarding the structure of the deal continued.

News understands that Palace have privately accepted that it would be beneficial to sell the 24-year-old Englang international, after also agreeing to sell his defensive counterpart Joachim Andersen to Fulham for £30m.

A transfer fee of £65m plus adds-ons will likely see the deal completed.