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.
21. Fabian Schar - won’t
Schar recently signed a new two-year contract with Newcastle after establishing himself as a regular under Eddie Howe. Since Howe arrived, the Switzerland defender has missed just four games. Photo: George Wood
22. Kieran Trippier - won’t
The England international has made a massive impact since joining from Atletico Madrid in January, and that is despite being sidelined with a broken foot. Don’t underestimate his leadership skills off the pitch. Photo: Stu Forster
23. Joelinton - won’t
Newcastle’s player of the season, who’d have predicted that back in August? The Brazilian is a man transformed under Eddie Howe after his emergence in midfield and will have a huge part to play in the coming years. Photo: Stu Forster
24. Ryan Fraser - won’t
A big favourite of Eddie Howe after previously managing the Scot at Bournemouth. After a slow start to his Newcastle career, Fraser has shown what he is capable of under Howe. Long may it continue. | Getty Images