Trippier is fast approaching the end of his contract, which is due to expire at the end of this season.

The 35-year-old was a transformational signing when he joined in January, 2022, and recently made his 150th appearance for Newcastle.

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While Tino Livramento is Newcastle's first choice right-back when fit, Trippier has made 28 appearances in all competitions this season and remains a hugely important figure on and off the pitch.

Howe said: "You can't underestimate what Kieran brings.

"I think we just spoke earlier about the reaction of the group in the last five games, and I think sort of epitomising that is Kieran's mentality, where I think after the Brentford game, I could be mistaken on the game, but he's come out and sort of taken accountability on behalf of the players, which I think is rare in this day and age.

"And I think he's got those values inside of him that he has to give more, or the team have to give more in any moment, but that filters through the group, and that leadership is almost a dying art...