This summer is set to be a busy one on Tyneside as Eddie Howe looks to build a Newcastle United side in his own image - or at least one that can consistently compete in the top half of the Premier League.
While his mantra this year has been one of evolution not revolution, it’s impossible not to believe United will be one of the busier teams in the top flight this summer.
In order to maximise their budget, the Magpies must shift players out, even though the more pressing desire is to see players arrive. Howe had a 25-man squad, and players like Ciaran Clark, Jamal Lewis and Isaac Hayden outside of the group at the back end of last season - and the club’s owners are keen not to see that repeated this.
So who will go and who will stay? Here we take a look at those with one foot out the St James’ Park doors - and those who look like they’re here to stay.
9. Mark Gillespie - possible
Gillespie knows he is fourth choice at Newcastle. You never know, he could be tempted to pursue regular first-team football, if the opportunity was to arise this summer. | Getty Images
10. Jamal Lewis - possible
Lewis is expected to be handed an opportunity to impress Howe in pre-season after spending the second-half of last season out of the 25-man squad. | Getty Images
11. Jamaal Lascelles - possible
You just have to look at United’s captain’s lack of playing time since Burn was signed from Brighton in January. His solid partnership with Schar at the back has restricted Lascelles to just five starts since. | Getty Images
12. Javier Manquillo - possible
The Spaniard was expected to deputise for the injured Kieran Trippier but lost out to Emil Krafth. Despite his versatility, Manquillo hasn’t played a great deal under Eddie Howe, which is why United could cash in. | Getty Images