Newcastle United’s 2024-25 Premier League campaign gets underway in just under seven weeks with newly-promoted Southampton first up at St James’ Park.
There are expected to be plenty of changes to the first-tream squad between now and that fixture on Saturday, August 17, including both incomings and outgoings.
The Magpies have already brought in Lloyd Kelly on a free transfer from AFC Bournemouth while Lewis Hall’s loan move from Chelsea will become permanent for an initial £28million. In terms of players leaving, there is a lot of noise surrounding Miguel Almiron, Callum Wilson, Martin Dubravka and Kieran Trippier.
That is despite Newcastle offloading Yankuba Minteh to Brighton & Hove Albion and Elliot Anderson to Nottingham Forest for a combined £68million to comply with Premier League Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR)
Here, NewcastleWorld predicts the starting XI Eddie Howe will name on the opening day of the season - on the unlucky basis that there is transfer activity before then:
9. RW: Anthony Gordon
Although Gordon enjoyed a lot his success down the left-hand last season, the 23-year-old has proven to be effective wherever his plays across the front line. | Getty Images
10. LW: Harvey Barnes
Barnes scored some important goals last season but it's fair to say Newcastle haven't quite seen the best of the winger yet after his debut year was disrupted by injury. Photo: Stu Forster
11. ST: Alexander Isak
Most clubs would love to sign Isak but the message is simple... he isn't for sale. His 25 goals last season ranked him among the best in Europe. | Getty Images