PLAYER of the year Kieran Trippier insists he is happy at Burnley, and is not reading too much into links to Newcastle United.

The Magpies are tracking the right back as they look for a possible replacement for Danny Simpson, or back-up if the defender signs a new deal.

But with three years to go on the deal he signed in January, making his loan move from Manchester City permanent, Trippier is looking to build on a successful first season with the Clarets.

“I’ve just been doing my job really and I’ve loved every minute of being at Burnley Football Club,” said the 21-year-old.

“It might be all rumours about Newcastle because I’ve not heard anything. I’m a Burnley player and I’m happy to be a Burnley player.

“As far as I know I’ll be returning for pre-season and getting ready for next year in the Championship. I don’t even think about the speculation. If something happens it happens but I’m a Burnley player and I’ll be here next season.”