Back’s Future Remains Uncertain After Blocked MoveNewcastle United have rejected a transfer approach from Galatasaray for Kieran

Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier is a target for Galatasaray, who have until the Turkish transfer window closes on 11 February to sign the 34-year-old England international. (ESPN)

Galatasaray are pushing to sign Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier, a source has told ESPN. The Turkish side have until Feb. 11 to add players to their squad before the Super Lig transfer window closes. Galatasaray are keen to add a full-back and a centre-back before the deadline.

Eddie Howe has outlined the importance of Newcastle United keeping Kieran Trippier amid Galatasaray interest in the full-back

ESPN reported that Galatasary are still interested in signing Trippier before their deadline. The 34-year-old has slipped behind Tino Livramento in the bid for a first-team spot at Newcastle but was selected to start last night for the Magpies' massive Carabao Cup semi-final second leg clash against Arsenal.

Newcastle United have rejected a bid for Kieran Trippier from Turkish side Galatasaray, according to one report

Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier is a target for Galatasaray, who have until the Turkish transfer window closes on 11 February to sign the 34-year-old England international. (ESPN) Want more transfer news?

Eddie Howe had ended the winter window in a very similar manner to 12 months ago - by putting up a fight to hold on to Kieran Trippier Turkish table-toppers Galatasaray have tried to lure Trippier to Istanbul with the offer of a plush private villa and generous tax free conditions.

Newcastle United have rejected a transfer bid from Galatasaray for experienced English right-back Kieran Trippier, CaughtOffside understands. Trippier remains a key member of Eddie Howe’s squad, but there had been some doubt about his future this January as it’s understood the player was open to a move away.