The Magpies spent close to £120million on four new signings after splashing a club record £58million on Alexander Isak.
United also landed their No.1 defensive target after months of trying with Sven Botman arriving from Lille.
Nick Pope was brought to the club as Newcastle’s first choice goalkeeper, while Matt Targett completed a permanent switch from Aston Villa.
There was also a number of outgoings, with the long-serving Isaac Hayden, Ciaran Clark, Freddie Woodman, Dwight Gayle and Martin Dubravka among those to depart.
In little under 12 months, Newcastle’s squad already looks very different after a significant amount of investment by the owners.
With that in mind, NewcastleWorld predicts the 25-man squad Howe will name:
25. Alexander Isak
Isak already looks a superstar in the making after scoring on his debut against Liverpool,. | AFP via Getty Images
26. Elliot Anderson
Anderson is under the age of 21 so can play without being registered in the 25-man squad. | AFP via Getty Images
27. Emil Krafth - left out
Krafth is in a race to play again this season with an ACL injury ruling him out for six to nine months. Photo: Clive Brunskill