It seems likely St James’ Park will be a hive of activity once again this summer as Newcastle United look to enter the next phase of their development under their PIF-led owners.
Seventeen months have passed since Mike Ashley’s haphazard ownership was brought to an end and an exciting new era kicked off on a memorable October evening. Within weeks, Steve Bruce had been replaced in the home dugout by Eddie Howe and the following two transfer windows saw the likes of Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman, Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak move to Tyneside.
More exciting new signings are likely to be made during the summer as United look to build on the undoubted momentum they have built up over the course of what has been an increasingly exciting season - but a number of current Magpies players will be moved on to make way for the new arrivals.
NewcastleWorld looks at which players could depart during the summer transfer window.
1. Jamaal Lascelles
The Magpies club captain has made just a handful of appearances this season and there has been speculation linking him with a move to former club Nottingham Forest this summer. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
2. Paul Dummett
The United stalwart is approaching the final months of his current deal and could be allowed to depart his boyhood club at the end of the season. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
3. Matt Ritchie
A loyal servant that helped United back into the Premier League and established them in the top tier. Ritchie is out of contract this summer and has been linked with a move to a number of clubs on the South Coast. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
4. Jamal Lewis
There has been heavy speculation linking the Magpies with several left-backs in recent weeks and that could bring an end to Lewis’ time on Tyneside. Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY