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Newcastle boss Howe wants £25m Kieran Trippier transfer and Burnley duo James Tarkowski and Ben Mee in relegation fight


EDDIE HOWE wants Atletico Madrid’s Kieran Trippier plus Burnley’s Ben Mee and James Tarkowski at Newcastle.

The new Toon boss is pushing to sign Premier League experience for their survival fight.

Newcastle are looking to pounce for Atletico Madrid star Kieran Trippier in January

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Newcastle are looking to pounce for Atletico Madrid star Kieran Trippier in JanuaryCredit: Getty
Burnley stars James Tarkowski and Ben Mee are also on the Toon's wish list

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Burnley stars James Tarkowski and Ben Mee are also on the Toon’s wish listCredit: Getty

Atletico right-back Trippier would cost around £25million and demand big wages.

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Howe also wants Turf Moor pair Tarkowski AND Mee, who are out of contract in the summer.

Moves for Hoffenheim’s Florian Grillitsch and Dusan Vlahovic of Fiorentina are on the radar as well.

Newcastle secured their first win of the Premier League in their 15th game on Saturday.

Callum Wilson scored the all-important winner in the 1-0 victory over relegation rivals Burnley.

The three points still leave the Toon in the dreaded drop zone, but gives them a huge lift in their race to beat the drop.

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However, Newcastle were dealt a significant blow after Michael Emenalo turned down an offer to become the club’s director of football, according to reports.

Emenalo has been the Magpies’ top target for the position ever since the Saudi-led £305million-takeover following his stunning six-year stint as Chelsea technical director.

According to the Telegraph, however, the 56-year-old decided the role wasn’t a good fit and the Toon don’t match his ambitious plans.

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