One of those will likely be Ryan Fraser after he was told to train with the Under-21’s.
Speaking about the reasons for this, Eddie Howe said: “Ryan’s training with the Under-21s. I made the decision to concentrate on players that are committed to Newcastle. For the benefit of the group, I’ve made that call.”
But Fraser is just one of a number of players that could see their time on Tyneside come to an end as Newcastle look to trim their squad ahead of an anticipated summer of spending.
Here, we take a look at 11 players that could leave the club when the summer transfer window opens and three that won’t be sold this summer.
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. Jamaal Lascelles
Lascelles remains an important figure at the club, however, his game time has been severely limited this season. Lascelles may find he has to leave the club to get regular football again and reports suggest he may be allowed to leave this summer, ending his eight years as a permanent Magpies player. Wolves and Nottingham Forest have been credited with an interest in him in recent times. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
. Ryan Fraser
Fraser has been training with the Under 21’s recently, with Howe detailing the reasons for this decision. “Ryan’s training with the Under-21s. I made the decision to concentrate on players that are committed to Newcastle. For the benefit of the group, I’ve made that call.” Fraser’s time at the club is expected to come to an end this summer. Photo: Jan Kruger
. Matt Ritchie
Ritchie has been at Newcastle for seven years but with his current deal at the club expiring at the end of the season, it’s likely the former Cherries man will be allowed to leave the club this summer. Photo: Michael Regan
. Paul Dummett
Dummett was given a one-year contract extension in May, extending his stay at the club until the end of this season. He hasn’t featured for Newcastle since their win over Tranmere Rovers in August. Photo: Stu Forster
. Mark Gillespie
The signing of Loris Karius and the recall of Martin Dubravka from his loan at Manchester United means Gillespie is currently Newcastle’s fourth-choice ‘keeper. Although those ahead of him also have uncertain futures at the club, this summer could signal the end of his three-year stay at the club. Photo: Gualter Fatia
. Javier Manquillo
The Spaniard has played an important role for Newcastle during his time at the club, however, he has fallen considerably down the pecking order. With Kieran Trippier, Emil Krafth (when fit) and Harrison Ashby all battling for the right-back position, Manquillo may be the one who has to depart the club. Photo: Stu Forster
1. Jamaal Lascelles
Lascelles remains an important figure at the club, however, his game time has been severely limited this season. Lascelles may find he has to leave the club to get regular football again and reports suggest he may be allowed to leave this summer, ending his eight years as a permanent Magpies player. Wolves and Nottingham Forest have been credited with an interest in him in recent times. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
2. Ryan Fraser
Fraser has been training with the Under 21’s recently, with Howe detailing the reasons for this decision. “Ryan’s training with the Under-21s. I made the decision to concentrate on players that are committed to Newcastle. For the benefit of the group, I’ve made that call.” Fraser’s time at the club is expected to come to an end this summer. Photo: Jan Kruger
3. Matt Ritchie
Ritchie has been at Newcastle for seven years but with his current deal at the club expiring at the end of the season, it’s likely the former Cherries man will be allowed to leave the club this summer. Photo: Michael Regan
4. Paul Dummett
Dummett was given a one-year contract extension in May, extending his stay at the club until the end of this season. He hasn’t featured for Newcastle since their win over Tranmere Rovers in August. Photo: Stu Forster