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Newcastle United's return to the Champions League means a busy summer window is expected on Tyneside.
The club will need to strengthen both the quality and depth of Howe's squad ahead of the season that will see them balance domestic and European competitions for the first time in over a decade.
The club, unsurprisingly, have been linked with signing a whole host of players over the past few weeks or so and with the transfer window opening on Wednesday June 14 (an the international one beginning on July 1), these rumours continue to build and gather pace.
Here, we take a look at what Howe's match day squad next season could look like based on all the current transfer rumours.
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1. GK: Nick Pope
Pope has impressed during his debut campaign at St James’ Park and will likely be their first-choice ‘keeper heading into next season. | Getty Images
2. RB: Kieran Trippier
Trippier is the leader of this team and his experience will be needed next season as the club balances domestic and European football. | Getty Images
3. CB: Fabian Schar
Schar has been brilliant in the heart of defence under Eddie Howe and will undoubtedly play a key role next season. | Getty Images
4. CB: Sven Botman
Botman has taken to the Premier League with ease this season and is developing into one of the best defenders in the division. | Getty Images