Transfer talk is never far from the agenda at Newcastle United as they look to move into the next phase of their development under their PIF-led ownership.
Since taking control of the club in October 2021, the Magpies owners have overseen a remarkable change in fortunes with United swapping a battle to avoid relegation into the Championship for a real push to secure Champions League football for the first time in two decades.
The likes of Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman, Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak have all move to St James Park to significantly boost Eddie Howe’s ranks and move the club closer towards become genuine challengers for the European places and for major trophies.
But what comes next as the summer transfer window approaches? The speculation has already got underway with United believed to want to add a right-sided centre-back, a left-back, two midfielders and more creativity to their ranks before the new season gets underway.
NewcastleWorld takes a look at how Eddie Howe’s side could look when the summer transfer window comes to a close.
9. CM: Joelinton
Before Howe’s arrival, it was very conceivable that the Brazilian could be allowed to leave Newcastle after a disastrous start to his time on Tyneside. Now though, he has become one of their prized-assets and it would likely take a very big bid for the Magpies to consider selling him. Photo: Michael Regan
10. FW: James Maddison
A long-term target for Newcastle, Maddison will head into the final 12 months of his current deal at Leicester City this summer and is believed to be open to a move to St James Park. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
11. FW: Anthony Gordon
An injury has limited Gordon’s impact since joining United from Everton in January but he will hope to be fit and firing for his first full season on Tyneside. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
12. ST: Alexander Isak
Isak is ‘in attack’ as the Sweden striker forms a key part of United’s options in the final third. He is starting to show his undoubted promise and looks increasingly likely to establish himself as Howe’s first-choice striker. Photo: Naomi Baker