Newcastle United captain Kieran Trippier is poised to leave the club this summer amid interest from Saudi Arabia.

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• Trippier could move out of Newcastle
• Saudi clubs show interest in the defender
• Enters the final year of his Magpies' contract

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Per The Northern Echo, the Magpies could consider selling their star defender in the ongoing summer transfer window as he enters the final year of his contract. The England international is yet to agree to put pen to paper on a new deal which means he could leave the club for free if he is not sold this season.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  After grooming Tino Livramento last season, the club now see the 21-year-old to be the long-term option in the right-back role. Thus, they would be willing to offload 33-year-old Trippier if they receive the right amount of money.

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  Several Saudi Pro League clubs have reportedly shown interest in the experienced player and they are expected to hold talks with the Premier League club in the coming weeks. The former Atletico Madrid star is yet to join the club's pre-season as he has been granted extra leave after the Euro 2024 where the Three Lions reached the final.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR NEWCASTLE UNITED?

  After beating SpVgg Unterhaching 3-1 in their first pre-season friendly match in Germany on Sunday, Eddie Howe's side will next take on Hull City on July 27 at MKM Stadium.

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