In the last 24 hours or so, there have been increasing signs that FC Bayern are pursuing Kieran Trippier from Newcastle United. However, there are a few high hurdles standing in the way of the Munich-based company on the way to a perfect deal. Now details came to light.
FC Bayern has reportedly put out feelers for 33-year-old England international Kieran Trippier from Newcastle United.
The right-back is exactly the type of player that the Munich team would like to sign in the winter. However, an agreement still seems to be a long way away. Even in basic things we are probably still a bit apart.
According to “Bild” football director Christian Falk, Bayern are aiming for a loan, while Newcastle would prefer to sell the veteran, whose contract ends in the summer of 2025, to Munich for 15 million euros. “Sky” writes of a fixed change or a purchase obligation in the range of 13 to 14 million euros.
FC Bayern would have to invest a whopping sum
In addition, according to Falk, Trippier should demand no less than 10 million euros in annual salary if he works in the Bavarian capital. With a contract until the summer of 2025, the package would cost the German record champions a whopping 30 million euros.
Numbers that might give you pause on Säbener Strasse. Although Trippier is experienced at the highest level and is still a regular player for the Magpies at the age of 33, the investment is quite tough. Especially since we’ll have to keep our eyes open for a younger replacement in the foreseeable future.
However, a positive agreement between Bayern, Newcastle and Trippier does not seem to be ruled out.
Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen confirmed on Sunday: “It is known that we are working on signing players,” but also made it clear: “But we won’t do anything stupid or irresponsible. If we find someone, we will get them. And if not, then not.”