Newcastle United target Kevin Trapp looks like staying in France for the time being.
Reported Newcastle United target Kevin Trapp has ruled out a move to the Premier League by telling Four Four Two that he is happy to fight for his place at Paris Saint-Germain.
The 27-year-old has only managed two Ligue 1 appearances this season due to Alphonse Areola’s form, and speculation of a winter exit is plausible.
However, Trapp, who has two caps for Germany, says that he is willing to stay in the French capital for now, rather than leave.
“For now, I want to stay,” Trapp said to Four Four Two. “I am in Paris, even though I do not have enough playing time.
“There are things that cannot be changed. As soon as I play, I want to do my best.
“I want to show that even with this lack of playing time, I am able to play well. The goal after the season is the World Cup.”
It’s a big blow for Newcastle who face another disappointing transfer window, and it seems like manager Rafael Benitez – whose self-imposed deadline for transfers is January 20 – has only nine days to find a better goalkeeper than Rob Elliot or Karl Darlow.
The Spaniard might have been banking on Trapp being available, given his situation at Parc des Princes, and these comments will be a massive blow.
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