Head coach Steve Bruce pushed ahead with preparations for next season this week after pre-season friendlies at York City and Harrogate Town were announced.
And the 60-year-old is facing a big summer off the field as he looks to bolster his squad and stay well clear of relegation.
Bruce has made it clear he’d like to sign Joe Willock on a permanent basis from Arsenal but the midfielder isn’t the only player reportedly on the former Manchester United defender’s wishlist.
Plenty of transfer speculation is circulating around the web – and this is how Newcastle’s starting XI COULD line-up next season if the rumours turn out to be true:
Bruce has made it clear he’d like to sign Joe Willock on a permanent basis from Arsenal but the midfielder isn’t the only player reportedly on the former Manchester United defender’s wishlist.