Kieran Trippier is pushing to leave Newcastle amid interest from Turkey, talkSPORT understands.
Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce and Besiktas are among the clubs who have approached Newcastle over Trippier with the Turkish transfer window open until September 13.
Eddie Howe has made it clear he wants to keep the former England international.
“Absolutely, I want Kieran here,” Howe said recently.
“That hasn’t changed, and that won’t change.”
However, the 33-year-old defender is seeking pastures new after two-and-a-half seasons with Newcastle.
Trippier has been relegated to a place on the bench for Newcastle’s first three Premier League fixtures this season, with Tino Livramento starting ahead of him.
The right-back did start for the Magpies in their Carabao Cup second round win over Nottingham Forest.
He recently announced his retirement from international duty as Livramento took his place in the England squad.
A move to either Fenerbahce or Besiktas would ensure Trippier plays European football this season, with both clubs qualifying for the Europa League.
Should Trippier move to Fenerbahce, it would mark the first time he has been managed by Mourinho, who is in charge of the Turkish giants.
The right-back would also be re-united with electric French winger Allan Saint-Maximin, who moved to the club on a season-long loan from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.
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Besiktas are led by former Rangers boss Giovani van Bronckhorst and finished sixth in the Turkish Super Lig last season.
The former Tottenham defender was also linked with a move to fellow Premier League side Everton, but it failed to materialise.
Trippier moved to Newcastle in January 2022 from Atletico Madrid for just £12million and made an instant impact as Howe steered the club away from relegation danger.
He has gone on to feature 94 times for Newcastle, scoring four goals and providing 21 assists.
