Kieran Trippier closing in on £20m move to Atletico Madrid with Spurs defender due to undergo medical

  • Tottenham are interested in cashing in on Kieran Trippier this summer
  • Spurs are in negotiations with Atletico Madrid with talks progressing well  
  • Atletico need to sign a new right-sided full back after Juanfran departed 
  • Trippier is not expected to fly to Asia with Tottenham squad on Wednesday 

Tottenham's Kieran Trippier is close to completing a move to Atletico Madrid.

The full back, who 12 months ago scored England’s goal in their World Cup semi-final defeat, was given permission on Tuesday to travel to Spain to finalise a £20million switch. 

The 28-year-old has been allowed to skip Spurs’ pre-season trip to Asia and have a medical with the La Liga side. 

Kieran Trippier is nearing a move to Atletico Madrid with talks progressing well

Kieran Trippier is nearing a move to Atletico Madrid with talks progressing well 

Tottenham are due to fly to Singapore on Wednesday.


Juventus and Napoli had expressed an interest in the Bury-born defender, who last summer attracted the attention of Real Madrid.

But it is Atletico who want the right back to replace Juanfran. Defender Danny Rose is also set to be left at home to sort out his future.

Trippier (left) is still training with Harry Winks (left) and Co at Tottenham's base in Enfield

Trippier (left) is still training with Harry Winks (left) and Co at Tottenham's base in Enfield

The England full-back could be sold for Mauricio Pochettino to reinvest funds

The England full-back could be sold for Mauricio Pochettino to reinvest funds