Newcastle boss Howe: A few things to say about Trippier situation...

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has no doubts about the commitment of Kieran Trippier.

The England fullback has seen multiple offers from Bayern Munich rejected by Newcastle.

Howe said, "A few things to say on Kieran's situation. We hope he will stay and we're very confident he will be part of our long-term future.

"But I have to make it clear he has never asked to leave or even questioned his future here. We've had conversations in the last week and it's always been about Newcastle.

"It's important I make that clear. His commitment to Newcastle shouldn't be questioned.

"I don't think it has been a difficult week [for Trippier]. It's a huge compliment that a club like Bayern are interested.

"I want to keep our best players, I want to keep every player in our squad that is very thin on the ground now.

"His situation [with Bayern] is finished as far as everyone is concerned.

"I've been in football long enough to never say never because I don't want to look stupid but Kieran is fully committed."