Following their successes in the league last season, the Magpies will have to balance the demands of Premier League and Champions League football next term.
To do that, they must strengthen the options available at Howe’s disposal and the signing of Tonali certainly helps to improve the quality and depth of their midfield - something that had been stretched during the second-half of the season following Jonjo Shelvey’s departure to Nottingham Forest.
Newcastle are expected back in training soon ahead of their pre-season schedule that sees them face teams like Gateshead, Rangers, Chelsea and Brighton before the Premier League season kicks-off against Aston Villa on August 12.
Here, we take a look at what the best squad available to Howe currently looks like. Do you agree with our selection? Follow us on our social media channels and let us know your thoughts there:
Newcastle are expected back in training soon ahead of their pre-season schedule that sees them face teams like Gateshead, Rangers, Chelsea and Brighton before the Premier League season kicks-off against Aston Villa on August 12.
![Gordon’s form for England Under-21’s this summer has led to huge calls for him to get regular game time for Newcastle next season. If he is able to continue his international form into next season, then Gordon could be set for a breakthrough campaign at St James’ Park.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/07/04/11/GettyImages-1258245166.jpg?trim=0,57,0,57&width=800)
9. RW: Anthony Gordon
Gordon’s form for England Under-21’s this summer has led to huge calls for him to get regular game time for Newcastle next season. If he is able to continue his international form into next season, then Gordon could be set for a breakthrough campaign at St James’ Park. | AFP via Getty Images
![Isak showed his immense quality during the second half of last season and it’s hoped that, if he can stay fit next season, he can kick on and register more than the ten goals he scored last term.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/07/04/11/GettyImages-1258246292.jpg?trim=0,30,0,83&width=800)
10. ST: Alexander Isak
Isak showed his immense quality during the second half of last season and it’s hoped that, if he can stay fit next season, he can kick on and register more than the ten goals he scored last term. | AFP via Getty Images
![The battle for the left wing space is wide open with Willock, Gordon, Jacob Murphy, Allan Saint-Maximin and Elliot Anderson all vying for selection. However, Willock’s link-up with Joelinton down the left last season was superb and something that served the Magpies very well.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/07/04/11/GettyImages-1491484602.jpg?trim=0,51,0,50&width=800)
11. LW: Joe Willock
The battle for the left wing space is wide open with Willock, Gordon, Jacob Murphy, Allan Saint-Maximin and Elliot Anderson all vying for selection. However, Willock’s link-up with Joelinton down the left last season was superb and something that served the Magpies very well. | Getty Images