While Euro 2020 takes centre stage, Magpies head coach Steve Bruce is quietly planning for next season in a bid to bolster his squad.
Bruce has publicly spoken of his desire to bring Joe Willock back to St James’s Park but Arsenal’s stance over the 21-year-old remains unclear.
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:
9. CM: Mario Lemina
Despite suffering relegation with Fulham, the midfielder will return to parent club Southampton with plenty of credit - and admirers. Photo: PHIL NOBLE
10. ST: Allan Saint-Maximin
Newcastle could face a battle to keep hold of Saint-Maximin this summer but the whole of Tyneside will be praying he stays put. Photo: STU FORSTER
11. ST: Callum Wilson
In his debut season at St James’s Park, Wilson is set to finish as United’s top scorer with 12 goals. Photo: Stu Forster