This is what Eddie Howe's Newcastle United starting XI would look like based on how long each player has left on their current contract (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)This is what Eddie Howe's Newcastle United starting XI would look like based on how long each player has left on their current contract (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
This is what Eddie Howe's Newcastle United starting XI would look like based on how long each player has left on their current contract (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Eddie Howe’s surprising Newcastle United XI based on contract lengths of each player - photo gallery

What does a Newcastle United starting XI based on contract lengths at the club look like?
By Joe Buck
Published 1st Mar 2023, 12:00 BST

Three transfer windows under new ownership have seen Newcastle’s squad drastically overhauled, adding both quality and depth to the squad.

Most of their new signings joined the club on long-term deals as the club look to secure the future of some of their prized-assets.

And since joining the club himself, the transformation some players have shown on the field under Eddie Howe means that some of the existing squad members have also earned themselves contract extensions because of their performances on the pitch.

Here, we take a look at what Newcastle United’s starting XI would look like based on how long each squad member has left on their current contract at St James’s Park - according to data from Transfermarkt.com.

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And since joining the club himself, the transformation some players have shown on the field under Eddie Howe means that some of the existing squad members have also earned themselves contract extensions because of their performances on the pitch.

The Dutchman was one of Newcastle’s big summer purchases and he’s hit the ground running in the Premier League. He looks to be worth every penny Newcastle spent on him and someone the club can rely on to be a part of their defence for years to come.

5. Sven Botman (2027)

The Dutchman was one of Newcastle’s big summer purchases and he’s hit the ground running in the Premier League. He looks to be worth every penny Newcastle spent on him and someone the club can rely on to be a part of their defence for years to come. Photo: George Wood

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Because he hasn’t been playing regularly this season, it’s easy to forget just what an impact Targett had whilst on-loan at the end of last season. Hopefully he can put his injury problems behind him and challenge for a role in the first-team once again.

6. Matt Targett (2026)

Because he hasn’t been playing regularly this season, it’s easy to forget just what an impact Targett had whilst on-loan at the end of last season. Hopefully he can put his injury problems behind him and challenge for a role in the first-team once again. Photo: Alex Livesey

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Willock has been a regular starter under Howe and is an important part of the midfield. He joined as the club’s only senior signing in summer 2021 after starring whilst on-loan from Arsenal.

7. Joe Willock (2027)

Willock has been a regular starter under Howe and is an important part of the midfield. He joined as the club’s only senior signing in summer 2021 after starring whilst on-loan from Arsenal. Photo: George Wood

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The Brazilian has been the star of the team ever since joining the club in January 2021. He is the main man in the midfield and there’s no coincidence that the team play better when he’s in the starting line-up.

8. Bruno Guimaraes (2026)

The Brazilian has been the star of the team ever since joining the club in January 2021. He is the main man in the midfield and there’s no coincidence that the team play better when he’s in the starting line-up. Photo: Eddie Keogh

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