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.
9. Fabian Schar
Unsung hero. Newcastle are yet to lose a game this season that Schar has started. | AFP via Getty Images
10. Jamaal Lascelles
The Magpies’ skipper is ready to stand in when needed. | Getty Images
11. Sven Botman
What a bargain he’s proved to be, even at £35m. Him and Schar have built a strong CB partnership. | Getty Images
12. Dan Burn
Burn has really stepped up the plate this season after moving from centre-back to left-back. | Getty Images