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:
21. Joelinton
Has become a key player for Newcastle under Howe, particularly since switching a surprise central midfield role. Photo: Ian MacNicol
22. Allan Saint-Maximin
What Saint-Maximin gives Newcastle on the pitch speaks for itself. A spell without him, and you'd fear the worse. Photo: Stu Forster
23. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - JANUARY 15: Chris Wood of Newcastle United applauds fans after their sides draw during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Watford at St. James Park on January 15, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Newcastle signed Chris Wood in January after activating a £25million release clause in his Burnley contract. Photo: Ian MacNicol
24. Callum Wilson
Wilson won't be back fit until March but when he is available again, you can bet he'll be straight back into the starting XI. Photo: Stu Forster