Newcastle fear Kieran Trippier bid and Brazilian signing ruled out - Keith Downie
A few updates have arrived this afternoon from Sky Sports' Keith Downie on potential incomings and outgoings at Newcastle United.
It's been a busy day so far, with Malick Thiaw on Tyneside for his medical just as current Mag Odysseas Vlachodimos arrives in Sevilla to seal a loan move.
But there is more news to bring regarding interest emerging in Kieran Trippier and a move for a certain Brazilian midfielder ruled out.
Starting with Trippier, Downie has revealed this afternoon that Ligue 1 side Monaco are showing interest in the 34-year-old.
The French side are weighing up whether to make a formal move for the right-back, aware of the fact Eddie Howe is eager to keep the experienced defender on Tyneside for another season.
Losing Trippier would force us to sign a replacement, which would add to our mammoth task over the final three weeks of the window, where two strikers and at least one midfielder are already required once Thiaw's arrival is wrapped up.
Elsewhere, Downie reports that Newcastle will NOT be signing Lucas Paqueta this summer.
Last week, Mark Douglas at the i did reveal that the Brazilian is 'well-liked' on Tyneside, suggesting he could be back on our radar.
However, Downie insists that we have not shown interest in signing Bruno's best friend, even if the club remain in the market for another midfielder following Sean Longstaff's sale and another injury to Joe Willock.
Paqueta, 27, was heavily linked during his time at Lyon and has recently avoided a ban from football, with a case regarding alleged illegal betting activity going in his favour.
❌ 🇧🇷 Told there is no interest from Newcastle in Lucas Paqueta, despite a lot of chatter on here… #NUFC are looking to add a midfielder, but not the Brazilian. https://t.co/NcjCFhwZU1
— Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) August 11, 2025
