Everton: Kieran Trippier to fill desperate void David Moyes left with at Hill Dickinson Stadium
Everton should be looking to sign Kieran Trippier as he gets ready to leave Newcastle United at the end of the season.
The 35-year-old had an emotional farewell in his final game at St James’ Park for the Magpies against West Ham United.
A trip to Craven Cottage will be the Englishman’s last hurrah in the Tyneside outfit’s shirt as Eddie Howe’s team face Fulham on the final day of the 2026-27 Premier League campaign.
Trippier was linked with a move to Hill Dickinson Stadium in January and it now makes sense for the Toffees to table an offer for the soon-to-be free agent.
David Moyes should demand backing from The Friedkin Group in the upcoming transfer window and adding a new right-back has to be on the Merseyside outfit’s agenda.
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David Moyes has multiple transfer considerations at Everton
Not only will Trippier’s potential move to the Toffees help them fill the desperate void in leadership that Seamus Coleman’s departure will leave, but it will also give Moyes a much-needed option at right-back.
The Scottish manager has relied on Jake O’Brien on the right side of defence, and while the Republic of Ireland international has done a decent job, his shortcomings are evident when playing out of position.
| Premier League Statistics | Kieran Trippier |
| Appearances | 21 |
| Assists | 1 |
| Accurate crosses per game | 1.6 (34%) |
| Clean sheets | 4 |
| Tackles per game | 1.2 |
| Clearances per game | 2.3 |
| Balls recovered per game | 3.5 |
| Total duels won per game | 3.4 (46%) |
O’Brien should never have been forced to be the first-choice option in an unnatural position, but the Blues failed to reinforce their squad adequately over the last two transfer windows.
Trippier still has a lot to offer at the highest level after playing 225 Premier League games and his experience in Europe could help the Merseyside outfit finish higher up the table next season.
Kieran Trippier solution may be necessary at Hill Dickinson Stadium
Moyes wants Jack Grealish back at Everton, but TFG will undoubtedly have to make a significant financial promise to get a deal over the line for the Manchester City loanee.
The Toffees also clearly need a new reliable goalscorer ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, which definitely won’t come cheap.
Dan Friedkin has a big summer coming up in L3 and he may have to spend a lot of money to build a competitive squad at the Blues.
The Merseyside outfit will certainly view Trippier as a decent short-term option to bolster their backline as they try to manage their finances at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
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