There could be a different look about Newcastle United when they kick off their 2022/23 season with a home game against newly promoted Nottingham Forest in August.
The Magpies are expected to be one of the most active clubs in the summer transfer market as the United hierachy look to strengthen Eddie Howe’s squad in a bid to build on the momentum gained by a positive end to last season.
The Magpies are continuing in their attempts to conclude deals for long-standing targets Sven Botman and Hugo Ekitike but remain interested in a number of other players.
Major decisions on current United players lie in wait over the coming weeks with several long-serving squad members said to be edging towards a departure from St James Park.
With links over moves for a number of potential additions, NewcastleWorld gets out our crystal ball and predicts who could be wearing black and white on the first day of the new season:
The Magpies are continuing in their attempts to conclude deals for long-standing targets Sven Botman and Hugo Ekitike but remain interested in a number of other players.
9. RW: Jack Harrison
The Leeds United star is on United’s wishlist but they will have to pay a significant fee for the talented winger. Photo: Getty Images
10. LW: Allan Saint-Maximin
The French winger has been linked with a move away from Newcastle this summer but he will stay on Tyneside and remain a firm favourite with the Gallowgate faithful. Photo: Naomi Baker
11. ST: Duvan Zapata
The Atalanta striker has been linked with Newcastle on a regular basis over the last year and it now seems the Serie A side are willing to accept a modest fee for their forward. Photo: Getty Images
12. SUB: Martin Dubravka
Newcastle’s long-term number one has new competition in the form of England goalkeeper Nick Pope. Photo: Stu Forster