Trippier will leave Newcastle United at the end of the season after four-and-a-half years at the club following the expiry of his contract, having made 159 appearances and served as one of the defining signings of Eddie Howe's era. He showed no intention of retiring after his final home game, leaving the door open for at least one more chapter.
Wolves were relegated from the Premier League several weeks ago and will compete in the Championship next season under head coach Rob Edwards. Their interest in Trippier is understood to reflect a desire to bring top-flight experience and leadership into the squad for the promotion push.
The geographical element carries weight. Wolves are based approximately an hour from Bury, where Trippier grew up, and the personal connection to the area is a factor that could give the West Midlands club an edge in negotiations.
However, they are not alone. Several other clubs are understood to be pursuing the former England international, who earned 54 caps and won La Liga with Atletico Madrid before his time at Newcastle.
Trippier himself was emotional in the moments after his farewell at St James' Park.
"I'm devastated to be leaving, but this is football. Players come and go. It is an amazing stadium with amazing supporters, amazing people in the city. I've never felt emotional like this when leaving a club. This is the longest I've ever been at a club."
He left with a message for the club's trajectory.
"I can only see this club going forward. The manager is top. If you look over the last four years, we've only gone higher. The supporters have had a taste of success. They want more. I understand it, but that is the reality. The pressure will only get more intense."