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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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17. SUB: Joe Willock
Willock impressed in a variety of roles last season and will be a big player for Newcastle next year - there unfortunately just isn’t room in this side to include him. | Getty Images
18. SUB: Elliot Anderson
Anderson’s versatility makes him a major weapon in Newcastle’s arsenal next season. | Getty Images
19. SUB: Gabri Veiga
The young winger looks likely to leave Celta Vigo this summer and Newcastle United have been heavily-linked with a move this summer. | AFP via Getty Images
20. SUB: Callum Wilson
Wilson showed at the back end of last season just what an important player he is for this squad and will undoubtedly have a major role to play both domestically and in Europe next year. | Getty Images