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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.
17. SUB: Joe Willock
Willock impressed in a variety of roles last season and will be a big player for Newcastle next year - there unfortunately just isn’t room in this side to include him. | Getty Images
18. SUB: Elliot Anderson
Anderson’s versatility makes him a major weapon in Newcastle’s arsenal next season. | Getty Images
19. SUB: Gabri Veiga
The young winger looks likely to leave Celta Vigo this summer and Newcastle United have been heavily-linked with a move this summer. | AFP via Getty Images
20. SUB: Callum Wilson
Wilson showed at the back end of last season just what an important player he is for this squad and will undoubtedly have a major role to play both domestically and in Europe next year. | Getty Images