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06/02/2025 - 12: 18 GMT Sam Sengupta Alex Livesey/Getty Images   Newcastle United full-back Kieran Trippier is a backup option for Turkish giants Galatasaray if they fail to acquire their number one target Kyle Walker-Peters.   Walker-Peters, 27, is nearing the end of his contract at St Mary’s and can move on from the club on a free transfer in the summer.   Despite the transfer window shutting in England, it remains open in Turkey, and it has been claimed Galatasaray are prepared to pay £8m for him.     However, the 27-year-old has no desire to leave England at the moment and wants to run his contract down to explore his options in the summer.   Galatasaray are trying to persuade him otherwise, but have plans in the event they cannot and regard Newcastle’s Trippier as a backup option, according to Turkish daily Takvim.     Trippier has been linked with a possible exit from Newcastle, however the Magpies are not keen on losing him.   Eddie Howe, the manager of the Tyneside club, has seen Lloyd Kelly go, reducing his defensive options.     Trippier started for Newcastle in their EFL Cup semi-final win over Arsenal on Wednesday night and clocked the full 90 minutes.   English Football Tottenham Hotspur Transfers Tottenham Hotspur Based in the United Kingdom and online since 2007, Inside Futbol provides football news, features and interviews. Our mission is to provide our readers with the most engaging football content, bringing the passion and excitement of the world's game to life. All rights reserved. © Copyright insidefutbol. com 2007-2025