Kieran Trippier's short-term future is up in the air, with his contract at Newcastle United expiring in the summer after serving a vital role in Eddie Howe's squad over the past few years - and some fans in the Chronicle Live comments section say that they want the club to ask the fan favourite to stay.

Trippier was the first signing in through the door after the takeover, serving as a milestone for the club's ambitions and being a major part of the team that has gone from relegation candidates to "Big 6" disruptors in a few short years.

He's been one of Eddie Howe's core team of on-pitch leaders, and he was present for the League Cup win, one of the highlights of the Magpies' recent history.

The 35-year-old's contract ends in summer 2026, and while he is still performing at a high level, younger players like Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall will need the time and space to develop into the stars that Howe believes will serve him well for years to come. Should there be a...