The surprise departures of Chris Wood and Jonjo Shelvey to Nottingham Forest, plus Karl Darlow’s loan switch to Hull City, opened up three places, but they haven’t been filled by new signings Anthony Gordon and Harrison Ashby, who fall under the under-21s criteria.
Rules states players born on or after January 1, 2001, are eligible over and above the limit of 25 players per squad.
Each Premier League club must submit a squad list after each transfer window closes. It can contain no more than 17 players who do not fulfil the “Home Grown Player” criteria. The remainder of the squad, up to a total of 25 players, must be homegrown.
Here’s the 25-man squad head coach Eddie Howe has named - according to the Premier League website.
5. Kieran Trippier
Trippier has played in every one of Newcastle’s 27 games this season. Recently signed a contract extension. | Getty Images
6. Emil Krafth
It’s a long shot, but Krafth could be available for the final few years of the season. | Getty Images
7. Harrison Ashby (under-21)
Still only 21-years-old, so who best to learn off than Trippier? | AFP via Getty Images
8. Javier Manquillo
Manquillo is injured but is expected to be back available in three to four weeks. | Getty Images