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, the 66-year-old – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – insisted the time is right to “grow and build for the future” by signing a younger replacement for the right-back, who turns 34 later this year.
Trippier is under contract at Newcastle until June 2025 after arriving as one of their first marquee signings under the Saudi-backed ownership in January 2022. The England international, who will play for the Three Lions at Euro 2024 this summer, started in 35 of his 39 club appearances this term and is widely regarded as a star player at the north-east giants.He notched one goal and 11 assists in those outings but faced criticism from Newcastle fans at times and was confronted by an angry supporter after a loss against Bournemouth in November.Wyness suggested the Magpies should also add a new striker and attacking midfielder in the off-season.
Join the Football Insider WhatsApp channel to get all our exclusives and the breaking transfer news FIRST.“Trippier did a great job coming in and lending his experience, but now is the time to start growing and building for the future.“Certainly, up front, they still seem weak to me.“I think they’ve got to add a striker and a number 10 who can also chip in with goals.
“They’ve looked a little bit pedestrian at the back sometimes, so possibly they need to add a bit more speed if possible.”
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