Atletico Madrid identify replacement for Newcastle target Trippier

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·21 December 2021

Atletico Madrid are chasing Lille's Zeki Celik to replace England-bound right back Kieran Trippier.

The veteran has shown his worth at Atleti since signing from Tottenham, becoming a mainstay in Diego Simeone's team.

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However, Mundo Deportivo suggests that with serious interest in Trippier from Newcastle United, he may be moving in the winter.

The Magpies are ready to pay the £20 million Atleti want for Trippier.

The La Liga champions will target Celik from Lille as Trippier's replacement.