Kieran Trippier is close to leaving Newcastle as he has reached an agreement with Turkish team Eyupspor.

Trippier nears Newcastle exit

Kieran Trippier is edging closer to a move to the Turkish Super Lig, as per reports. The Newcastle full-back, who recently retired from international duty, has reportedly agreed to personal terms with Eyupspor.

According to an article in the Mail, “Kieran Trippier could still make a shock exit from Newcastle United, after reports in Turkey say The Magpies’ right-back has agreed personal terms with Super Lig club, Eyupspor.” Speculation surrounding Trippier’s departure from St James’ Park has been rampant this summer, and despite the UK transfer window closing last Friday, it is believed that a move could still happen.

The Turkish transfer window remains open for nearly two weeks, allowing for the possibility of an outgoing deal for the 33-year-old. Turkish journalist Resat Can Ozbudak has stated that Eyupspor, managed by former Atletico Madrid and Barcelona star Arda Turan, has already reached an agreement with Trippier. The report does not specify whether the move would be a permanent sale or a loan, only that Trippier is currently negotiating his contract with Newcastle.

Trippier has reportedly desired to leave Newcastle since the conclusion of his international duties with England at the Euros, and his desire to depart has only grown stronger since the start of the new Premier League season in August.

Newcastle to receive funds from Toney sale

Newcastle and League One side Peterborough United are set to benefit from Ivan Toney’s departure from Brentford. The Sun suggests that Peterborough will earn approximately £4 million from Toney’s move to Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli, although they will have to pay £1 million to Newcastle.

“Peterborough are set to land about £4 million from Ivan Toney’s transfer deadline move – although they must give some of the money to Newcastle,” states the outlet. Peterborough initially sold the striker to Brentford for £6 million in 2020, and they have already received an additional £4 million in add-ons. They are now set to receive a similar amount, but a portion of it will be given to Newcastle as part of the deal that brought Toney to London Road from the North East in 2018. Peterborough signed Toney, 28, from Newcastle for just £350,000.

Smalling set for Saudi move

Former Manchester United and England defender Chris Smalling is poised to join Saudi Pro League club Al-Fayha, according to the Daily Star. The report suggests that Roma will replace the 34-year-old with Mats Hummels, who is a free agent after leaving Borussia Dortmund in the summer.

The article states: “Smalling is now poised to sign a reported two-year deal in the Middle East, and Roma boss Daniele De Rossi has already supposedly been told who will come in to replace the Englishman, with World Cup-winning German Mats Hummels primed to arrive in Italy after finding himself without a club this summer.”

While the European transfer windows have closed, the Saudi market remains open. Smalling is expected to travel with his current side for their match against Juventus before undergoing a medical with his potential new club. With Smalling’s contract set to expire next season, the decision has been made to offload him. Hummels, who is currently a free agent, has been tipped as his replacement after a deadline deal for Juventus centre-back Tiago Djalo fell through.