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
13. Ciaran Clark - likely
Clark is on loan at Sheffield United and free to find a new club this summer when his contract at Newcastle expires on June 30. | Getty Images
14. Harrison Ashby - could
Ashby is very much one for the future. He’s yet to be named in a matchday squad since joining from West Ham in January, and could slip one place down the pecking order when Emil Krafth returns to fitness next season. Could he benefit from a loan? Photo: PAUL ELLIS
15. Javier Manquillo - could
Similar to Ashby, Krafth’s return could impact Manquillo. The Spaniard has only played 10 minutes of Premier League football this term, with his two starts coming in the cups. Photo: Michael Regan
16. Jamaal Lascelles - could
There’s a lot to admire about the the way Lascelles has conducted himself, despite the club’s captain becoming a bit-part player over the last 12 months. United would undoubtedly love him to stay, but the defender may have to put himself first. | Getty Images