Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe must name his 25-man Premier League squad by the end of the week.
The January arrivals of Kieran Trippier, Chris Wood, Bruno Guimaraes, Matt Targett and Dan Burn will see five players removed from the squad that was submitted at the start of the season.
Indeed, the loan departures of Freddie Woodman and Jeff Hendrick have already made space – but which other three players will follow?
NewcastleWorld predicts the 25-man squad Howe will go with for the second-half of the campaign, including the trio of players who could be left out:
NewcastleWorld predicts the 25-man squad Howe will go with for the second-half of the campaign, including the trio of players who could be left out:
13. Matt Ritchie
A player Howe has a lot of time and respect for having previously worked together at Bournemouth. Ritchie is also a vocal presence, which again is vital given the club's current position in the league table. Photo: Naomi Baker
14. Matt Targett
Targett was a deadline day arrival after joining on loan from Aston Villa for the remainder of the season. Photo: Ryan Pierse
15. Bruno Guimaraes
The marquee signing of January. The Brazilian international joined Newcastle from Lyon in a transfer worth £33.5million plus add-ons. Photo: DOUGLAS MAGNO
16. Sean Longstaff
While Newcastle are battling against Premier League relegation, Longstaff is also fighting for his own future on Tyneside with his contract up in the summer (as it stands). Photo: Ian MacNicol