Eddie Howe said it is business as usual for Kieran Trippier despite reports suggesting the defender wishes to leave Newcastle United.
Trippier was left out of Howe s team for Newcastle s win over Southampton last week, with Tino Livramento preferred at right-back.
On Thursday, reports emerged that Trippier was looking to move away from St James Park, with Everton having supposedly discussed a loan move for the 33-year-old.
Galatasaray and Atalanta were among the other clubs mooted to hold an interest in Trippier, who joined Newcastle from Atletico Madrid in 2022, but Howe reiterated his desire to keep the England international.
Ahead of facing his former club Bournemouth, Howe said: The situation is business as usual. Tripps has trained really well this w…