Nine players who could leave Newcastle United this month if Eddie Howe gets top transfer targets

Eddie Howe will have to manage his 25-man Premier League squad in a bid to avoid relegation this season.

But with Newcastle closing in on a deal for Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid and several more still expected to follow, the club will have to sell or loan out players or else they will risk surpassing their 25-man squad limit.

Newcastle's current squad includes four goalkeepers and just two recognised out and out strikers in Callum Wilson and Dwight Gayle. Howe will have to submit an updated list of players following the conclusion of the transfer window.

Whether it be players looking for more minutes, those out of contract in the summer or simply looking to move away from Newcastle – departures are very likely to happen.

Here we have a look at nine players who could potentially leave the club this month…

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