Newcastle United captain Kieran Trippier has posted a snap of himself with Al-Ettifaq chief scout Tom Spring.
Trippier won't be joining Newcastle's preseason squad until they return from Japan.
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However, he posted a photo to social media of himself and Spring at a restaurant in Dubai.
Trippier included the caption: "Good meeting."
Steven Gerrard is head coach of Al-Ettifaq, with former Toon midfielder Gini Wijnaldum their captain.