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The summer transfer window could prove to be a very busy time at St James’ Park as the club look to strengthen their first-team and squad depth.
They will have to balance domestic and Champions League football on a weekly basis this season with targets from around Europe being considered when the transfer window opens.
The Magpies will look to strengthen both the quality and depth of the options available to Howe this summer with players across the pitch needing to be added.
These incoming transfers also mean that some players will need to depart St James’ Park this summer. Allan Saint-Maximin is just one player whose future at the club remains uncertain after the Frenchman posted a cryptic Instagram post that hinted his time at the club could be coming to an end.
But just who could make the move to St James’ Park this summer? And which existing players could see their place in the team threatened when the 2023/24 season gets underway?
Here, we take a look at what a Newcastle United starting XI could look like next season based on the latest transfer rumours.
5. LB: Kieran Tierney
Tierney’s time at Arsenal looks like coming to an end this summer and Newcastle is regarded as a likely destination for the Scotland international. | Getty Images
6. CM: Sandro Tonali
The Italian became Newcastle United’s second signing of the summer, joining from AC Milan for a fee believed to be around £55m. There are high hopes that Tonali can elevate Newcastle’s midfield as he adds an extra option for Howe to select from this coming campaign. | Getty Images
7. CM: Bruno Guimaraes
The Brazilian will undoubtedly play a vital role for Newcastle next season and will be one of their key players - as he has been since joining from Lyon last January. | Getty Images
8. CM: Joelinton
Joelinton has transformed himself into one of Newcastle’s key players under Howe and his dominating presence in midfield gives the side great physicality in the middle of the park. | Getty Images