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
9. Jamal Lewis - likely
After putting his injury problems behind him, Lewis needs to go out and play football, which he’s struggling to do at Newcastle - making just three appearances this season. | Getty Images
10. Matt Ritchie - likely
Ritchie is one of Howe’s most trusted players and a huge voice behind the scenes - but it’s no secret the player is keen to move back down south to be closer with his family. | AFP via Getty Images
11. Ryan Fraser - likely
Fraser’s Newcastle career is all-but over following a fallout with Howe. The Scotland international has spent the last month or so training with the under-21s. Photo: Jan Kruger
12. Matty Longstaff - likely
It’s unlikely Longstaff’s contract, which expires this summer, will be extended but Newcastle have promised to help the Geordie midfielder through his rehab following his ACL injury in December. | Getty Images