Newcastle United set to lose 6 first-team stars worth £50m next summer - full list here

With each passing year post-takeover, Newcastle United bid farewell to long-serving stars inherited from the Mike Ashley era. While some unwanted players are greeted with cheers as they as finally shipped out, others evoke a tinge of sadness when departing.

Newcastle are aiming to be a fast-moving club, albeit the turnover of players last summer was less than expected. Not including Mark Gillespie or John Ruddy, two goalkeepers who, in truth, are there to make up the numbers, the Magpies have six players coming to the end of their deals.

Sean Longstaff is expected to pen a new contract, with Toon chiefs looking to trigger his one-year extension. However, the rest could be fair game for potential suitors come May...