Newcastle United could have a very busy summer transfer window with plenty of speculation surrounding both incomings and outgoings at the club already beginning to build. Profit and Sustainability Rules mean they will have to sell some players or, at the very least, look to offload anyone that doesn’t have a long-term future at the club.
If they are able to do that, then they will free up funds to sign new players and strengthen the options at Eddie Howe’s disposal. However, which players could leave the club?
Some will leave following the expiration of their current contracts, whilst others may be sold to raise vital funds for transfers. Other players, meanwhile, are indispensable to the club and won’t be allowed to leave.
Here, we take a look at 16 players that could leave Newcastle United during the summer transfer window and 5 that won’t. How many of these do you think will leave St James’ Park? Follow us on our social media channels and let us know your thoughts there.
1. Jeff Hendrick
Hendrick is currently on-loan at Sheffield Wednesday. He will almost leave the club at the end of the season once his contract expires.
2. Isaac Hayden
Hayden joined QPR in January after seeing his loan move to Standard Liege cut short in January. Another loan or even a permanent move could be on the cards for Hayden this summer.
3. Ryan Fraser
Fraser has enjoyed a very successful loan spell at Southampton. The Saints are interested in making his loan move into a permanent one - but that may be dependent on the Saints being promoted back to the top-flight.
4. Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes’ release clause, and the threat that a club could trigger it at any time, means the Brazilian is always at risk of leaving Newcastle United in summer.