Kieran Trippier ‘hoping to complete transfer move to Man Utd this summer’ as he pushes for Atletico Madrid exit
KIERAN TRIPPIER is desperate to complete a move to Manchester United this summer, according to reports.
The England full-back has been linked with the Red Devils for weeks, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer keen on the former Spurs player.
With two years remaining on his contract, Atletico Madrid are digging their heels in.
They are reportedly holding out for a rumoured £34million release clause to be triggered.
But according to Diario Sport in Spain, Trippier himself is now pushing to make the move.
The 30-year-old hails from nearby Bury, and would see the transfer as a homecoming.
And his family is believed to be comprised predominantly of United fans.
SunSport understands that the Red Devils are determined to secure his signature, to provide competition for Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
And the Telegraph recently claimed that Trippier is willing to wait all summer to secure his move.
This could see negotiations go right to the wire on August 31's transfer deadline.
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United may have to sell players before being able to splash out on Trippier, having already forked out on two key signings.
They began their summer with a bang, finally securing the signature of Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund for £73m.
And they have since added another blockbuster name to their squad in Raphael Varane, having confirmed a £34m deal.
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