Howe 'Shocked' by Reports of Trippier Leaving.

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Howe 'Shocked' by Reports of Trippier Leaving.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe said he was "surprised" by reports suggesting Kieran Trippier wants to leave the club.

The 33-year-old England international was an unused substitute in Newcastle's 1-0 win against Southampton on Saturday. 

Howe mentioned that Trippier is "really valued" by the club and said he was surprised by recent reports.

"Tripps has trained really well this week. The situation is business as usual," Howe said. "[He’s] a valuable member of the squad, and his professionalism has been first class."

Trippier, who joined Newcastle from Atletico Madrid in 2022, is currently behind Tino Livramento for the right-back spot. He has been linked with a move to Everton to reunite with Sean Dyche, his former manager at Burnley.