Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce have made a loan enquiry for one of Newcastle United’s players.
Mourinho took charge of the Turkish Super Lig club this summer, having been unemployed since leaving Roma in January.
The former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur boss has already been extremely busy in the transfer market.
Fenerbahce have brought in former Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin and ex-Manchester United midfielder Sofyan Amrabat on loan.
Meanwhile, their two most expensive signings to date are Youssef En-Nesyri (£16.5 million) and Caglar Soyuncu (£7m) from Sevilla and Atletico Madrid, respectively.
It appears that Mourinho is still not totally happy with his squad as the Super Lig leaders are looking to make at least one more acquisition.
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Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce want Kieran Trippier
Fenerbahce are one of three Turkish clubs who have enquired about signing Kieran Trippier on a loan with an option to buy.
According to Sky Sports, Besiktas, Eyupspor and Mourinho’s side are all interested in giving Trippier a way out of St. James’ Park.
The former England international has been a key player under Eddie Howe since signing from Atletico Madrid but that may no longer be the case.
Tino Livramento was initially signed from Southampton to be his understudy but it appears that he has now overtaken Tripper in the pecking order.
Indeed, the 21-year-old has started all three Premier League games for Newcastle at the start of the 2024/25 season.
Trippier is said to be desperate to play regular first-team football and, while he has not asked to leave, a move to a new club seems likely.
The Super Lig transfer window is open for another 10 days so there is plenty of time for Fenerbahce, or their rivals, to complete a deal.
Previous interest in Kieran Trippier
Saudi Pro League team Al-Ittihad wanted to sign Trippier a few weeks ago but that is no longer an option as their window has closed.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich, then coached by Thomas Tuchel, made an effort to bring him to the Allianz Arena back in January.
Howe’s side even turned down a £15m offer for the right-back – a fee they would surely find impossible to receive now.
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