Ahead of the remaining eight Premier League games, Eddie Howe’s side are locked in a Champions League qualification battle, and they’re currently in driving seat.
Fourth place Newcastle entertain fifth place Tottenham Hotspur at St James’ Park on Sunday (kick-off 2pm) and know a win will take them six points above their visitors still with a game in-hand to play.
Even if United’s top four mission falls short, a top six spot looks even more certain with eight matches remaining. Next season, United face competing in Europe, the Premier League. Carabao Cup and FA Cup.
Howe has been honest in admitting that his squad isn’t necessarily deep enough to deal with the demands that two games a week bring.
That will - Financial Fair Play permitting - likely see United delve into the transfer market to add depth and quality to help compete on all four fronts.
On the flip side of that, it remains likely that several players will depart St James’ Park, including those currently on loan at Football League clubs.
Here, NewcastleWorld takes a look at the 13 players likely to leave at the end of the campaign - and five others that could
17. Elliot Anderson - could
The next two months could decide what Newcastle do with Anderson next season. It’s clear the ‘Geordie Maradona’ is a special talent, but increased competition this summer could see United loan the attacking midfielder out. How Howe manages the 20-year-old’s development is important. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
18. Allan Saint-Maximin - could
Saint-Maximin started the season in top form but has struggled to replicate those levels since returning from a hamstring injury. The Frenchman was once United’s standout star but his influence isn’t near as strong right now, although he remains capable of producing that bit of magic. | Getty Images