West Ham far more likely to sign £45m player than Kieran Trippier from Newcastle this summer

The 33-year-old is in the final year of his contract at St James’ Park, and it has been reported that Kieran Tripppier will probably leave Newcastle United this summer.A departure feels likely, but Kieran Trippier‘s destination remains unclear.

He emerged as a target for West Ham this week, with Newcastle set to hold talks with Trippier regarding his future.

The Trippier rumours did not go down well with West Ham fans, who were unenthused about the prospect of the England international joining Julen Lopetegui’s side.

Kieran Trippier ‘low down’ on West Ham’s list of targets

Fortunately for them, Trippier is not West Ham’s top target. That is according to HITC Football insider Graeme Bailey, who has spoke to Geordie Boot Boys about the Hammers’ search for a right-back.