Everton are interested in signing the Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier in a Bosman move in the summer transfer window, according to a report by TEAMTalk.
The English defender will be a free agent in the summer, and he could prove to be a very useful acquisition for ever and on a free transfer.
The veteran English defender has been a very useful player for Newcastle United since arriving from Atletico Madrid in a £12 million deal, but he is in the twilight stages of his career, and Newcastle United do not plan to renew his deal.
The Magpies are already looking at potential replacements. The 35-year-old will look to sort out his future quickly, and it remains to be seen whether Everton is prepared to provide him with opportunities.
Trippier has been linked with multiple clubs in recent months, and he should look to join a team where he can play often. The Englishman will not want to sit on the bench next season. Everton might need to provide him with assurance to convince him.
Signing Trippier could be wise for Everton
Trippier has been a reliable performer in the Premier League over the years, and there is no doubt that he has the quality to play for Everton. Even though he might be a short-term acquisition, he could help them improve. Apart from his defensive quality, the Englishman’s experience and leadership could prove vital to the team.
Everton have done well this season and they will look to push for European qualification next season. They need players with more experience and quality. Signing the Newcastle United veteran for free would be an excellent bargain as well. It would allow them to invest in the other areas of the squad.
Convincing the 35-year-old should not be too difficult for them. The opportunity to continue in the Premier League and succeeding Seamus Coleman as the elder statesman in the Everton dressing room will be exciting for Trippier.
Everton have an ambitious project and quality players at their disposal. With a few intelligent additions during the summer transfer window, David Moyes’s men could be pushing for European football next season. It remains to be seen whether they can bring in the right signings over the next few weeks.