And despite Trippier warranting a big fee and likely big wages to match, Howe is prepared to do anything to bring him to the club.
With Mee on his radar as well, it appears Howe is ordering a raid of players he signed in his time at Burnley back in 2011.
Mee remains at the Lancashire club, having made 364 appearances for the Clarets.
And having formed an imperious relationship with Tarkowski, Howe may look to bring both in as a result given their contracts both expire at the end of the current season.