Newcastle United are set to have Alexander Isak, Joe Willock and Fabian Schar available for Saturday's Premier League clash against Arsenal (kick-off 8pm).
Both Isak and Willock have trained this week with the former returning after three games out with a groin problem, while the latter hasn't played since November because of an Achilles problem.
After Callum Wilson underwent surgery on a pectoral injury last Friday, the Magpies were without a recognised senior striker for the 2-2 draw against Bournemouth. That saw Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes and Jacob Murphy rotate as the central striker.
The return of Willock will also Howe's midfield options with only Sean Longstaff, Lewis Miley and Bruno Guimaraes available for the last month or so.
Meanwhile, Newcastle have been boosted by the news that Fabian Schar has avoided an injury after the Switzerland defender used his shirt as a sling as he made his way off the pitch at full-time against Bournemouth. Schar has been spotted in training this week and is expected to retain his spot in the starting XI.
However, the Magpies still remains without some key players for the visit to the Emirates Stadium. Here's the list of players available to Eddie Howe:
1. Martin Dubravka - available
Was the hero in the last round against Blackburn with two saves in the penalty shootout.
2. Mark Gillespie - available
As fourth choice goalkeeper, Gillespie is unlikely to appear in the squad.
3. Loris Karius - available
The former Liverpool goalkeeper is back-up to Martin Dubravka.
4. Sven Botman - available
The Dutchman has struggled for form since returning from his knee injury in December.