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The summer transfer window could prove to be a very busy time at St James’ Park as the club look to strengthen their first-team and squad depth.
They will have to balance domestic and European football on a weekly basis with targets from around Europe being considered when the transfer window opens.
Here, we take a look at what a Newcastle United starting XI could look like next season based on the latest transfer rumours.
5. LB: Kieran Tierney
Tierney’s time at Arsenal looks like coming to an end this summer and Newcastle is regarded as a likely destination for the Scotland international. | Getty Images
6. CM: Sandro Tonali
The Italian became Newcastle United’s second signing of the summer, joining from AC Milan for a fee believed to be around £55m. There are high hopes that Tonali can elevate Newcastle’s midfield as he adds an extra option for Howe to select from this coming campaign. | Getty Images
7. CM: Bruno Guimaraes
The Brazilian will undoubtedly play a vital role for Newcastle next season and will be one of their key players - as he has been since joining from Lyon last January. | Getty Images
8. CM: Joelinton
Joelinton has transformed himself into one of Newcastle’s key players under Howe and his dominating presence in midfield gives the side great physicality in the middle of the park. | Getty Images