Newcastle United’s transformation this season has been nothing short of remarkable.
After enduring a torrid winless streak at the start of the campaign, the Magpies have turned themselves into one of the Premier League’s form sides in 2022, and currently sit in the top half of the table.
The hope now will be that the Toon Army’s new owners can help to build on that momentum by bankrolling a positive summer recruitment drive.
But with so many rumours doing the rounds on Tyneside, it can be hard to keep track of who Newcastle are actually in the running to sign.
With that in mind, we’ve taken a look at how the Magpies could line up next season if some of the latest and most prominent pieces of transfer speculation came to fruition.
Check out the starting XI below...
5. LB: Aaron Hickey
The young Scot is attracting plenty of attention following a stellar season with Bologna, and the Magpies are right there among his suitors. | Getty Images
6. CM: Bruno Guimaraes
The Brazilian is quickly establishing himself as a fan favourite in the north east, and it’s easy to see Howe building his side around him for seasons to come. | Getty Images
7. CM: Yves Bissouma
Widely expected to leave Brighton in the near future, the Malian would be a quality addition to the Toon Army’s midfield. | Getty Images
8. CM: Joelinton
Reinvented as a midfielder dynamo, Joelinton has been nothing short of revelatory in recent weeks. | Getty Images