Newcastle harbour great european ambitions with qualification for all three continental competitions still within their reach.
A win over Manchester United helped reaffirm their European hopes and if they are to make good on their early season promise and qualify for European football, then the Magpies will need to bolster their squad in the summer transfer window.
Adding quality and depth will be the aim this summer if Newcastle have to balance the great demands of domestic and european football next season. But just who could they look to sign when the summer transfer window opens?
Here, we take a look at what Newcastle United’s match day squad in 2023/24 could look like.
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5. CB: Sven Botman
The Dutchman has adapted quickly to Premier League football and could be one of Newcastle’s key players for years to come. Photo: OLI SCARFF
6. LB: Kieran Tierney
The Arsenal man has recently been linked with a move to Newcastle after struggling for gametime at the Emirates Stadium. Eddie Howe is an admirer of the Scotland international and tried to sign him whilst at Bournemouth - could he finally get his man at St James’ Park? Photo: Ian MacNicol
7. CM: Bruno Guimaraes
The Brazilian makes Newcastle United tick and it’s not a coincidence that they have a poor record when he isn’t in the starting line-up this season. Photo: Stu Forster
8. CM: Scott McTominay
McTominay has been linked with a move to St James’ Park for a while now and having not been able to break into the Manchester United starting XI, a move to Tyneside could be what he needs to reinvigorate his career. Photo: Stu Forster