When every Newcastle United player’s contract ends - with two quick decisions needed
An array of big decisions lie in wait for Eddie Howe this summer at Newcastle United.
It will undoubtedly be a summer of change at Newcastle United as Eddie Howe looks to continue the development of the Magpies squad.
With relegation fears lingering in the air, the United hierarchy released a significant financial outlay during the January transfer window.
The additions of Kieran Trippier, Dan Burn, Matt Targett, Bruno Guimaraes and Chris Wood played a key role in helping Howe’s side move away from the relegation zone and to within sight of a remarkable top-ten finish.
The final run-in gets underway with Sunday’s visit to title-chasing Manchester City as a number of players will get a chance to firmly establish themselves in Howe’s thoughts for next season.
But a number of the United squad are reaching precarious moments in their time on Tyneside, with two players out of contract at the end of the season and a further eight entering the final 12 months of their current deals this summer.
NewcastleWorld looks at where the United squad stands with the current contracts at St James’ Park.
1. Joe Willock - June 2027
Photo: Ian MacNicol
2. Jacob Murphy - June 2027
Volleyed narrowly wide in the seventh minute, set up both of Joelinton’s goals. Photo: Stu Forster
3. Bruno Guimaraes - June 2026
Photo: George Wood
4. Allan Saint-Maximin - June 2026
Photo: Stephen Pond