Magpies head coach Eddie 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
5. Martin Dubravka - likely
Dubravka’s Newcastle career looked to be over last summer when he joined Man United on loan before a surprise recall in January. It’s clear the 33-year-old Slovakian still wants to a No.1, but it’ll be hard for him to displace Nick Pope. Photo: Stu Forster
6. Paul Dummett - likely
While the Geordie left-back remains an important figure behind the scenes, he’s made just one appearance this season (Tranmere in the Carabao Cup). He’s out of contract in the summer. | AFP via Getty Images
7. Kell Watts - likely
Watts, currently on loan at League One side Peterborough United, is under contract at Newcastle until 2024. But due to the club’s spending power in the transfer window, it’s very unlikely the Alnwick-born defender will break into the first-team. | Getty Images
8. Karl Darlow - likely
Darlow joined Championship side Hull City on loan in January because he wanted to pursue regular first-team football, and that’ll probably remain the case in the summer too. Photo: Stu Forster