The closing of the Turkish transfer window on Tuesday officially brings an end to any minimal chance of the Magpies right-back departing. This, after Super Lig giants Galatasaray tested Newcastle's resolve with a frankly laughable £2.5m offer for Trippier's services in recent days.

Newcastle United keeper Martin Dubravka was dropped for Nick Pope for the Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.

Eddie Howe hopes to find a solution to the "inconsistent" spells between and during games which have been a feature of Newcastle's season. The Magpies responded to a heavy defeat at Manchester City by beating Nottingham Forest 4-3 at home on Sunday.