Kieran Trippier could be leaving Tottenham Hotspur this summer (Getty Images)

Atletico Madrid have joined a seemingly growing list of clubs around Europe in the race to sign Tottenham and England right-back Kieran Trippier, according to the Daily Mail.

The 28-year-old has established himself as Spurs’ first-choice right-back since Kyle Walker left for Manchester City in 2017, securing his place ahead of Serge Aurier and Kyle Walker-Peters this season.

Despite racking up 33 appearances for Spurs in all competitions, though, Trippier’s form has been questioned at times during the campaign and he himself has admitted that his standards have slipped since the World Cup.

Nevertheless, the Manchester City academy graduate appears to be a man in demand this summer with Atletico Madrid reportedly joining Napoli and Manchester United in the list of clubs looking to sign him.


Diego Simeone is on the lookout for a new right-back this summer (Picture: Getty)

According to the Mail’s report, Napoli have already bid £15m plus add-ons for Trippier and Atletico would be looking to put together a similar offer having set aside £35m for the capture of Porto’s Brazilian left-back Alex Telles.



Atletico’s long-standing right-back Juanfran turned 34 in January and Diego Simeone is on the lookout for a younger replacement. Santiago Arias, the Colombia international who joined from PSV last summer, hasn’t fully convinced in the role.

It is unlikely that Spurs would entertain offers for that amount considering they value Trippier at around £40m. The England international cost Spurs just £3.5m when he signed from Burnley in 2015.

Trippier is one of as many a dozen players tipped to leave Spurs when the transfer window re-opens with other established stars such as Christian Eriksen, Toby Alderweireld and Danny Rose, all linked with moves away.

This season, Trippier has made 25 Premier League appearances, scoring one goal and registering three assists.