The Premier League squad rules Newcastle United must adhere to after tonight's 7pm deadline
There are a number of Premier League squad rules Newcastle United must adhere to during the remainder of the 2025/26 season.
Transfer deadline day is finally here and it would be safe to say Newcastle United are not expecting to be particularly busy over the coming hours.
Although Monday morning may have been surprise reports from Germany suggesting Sandro Tonali is a late transfer target for Premier League title favourites Arsenal, it is highly unlikely the Italian international will be making a shock move to the Emirates Stadium before tonight’s 7pm deadline and Magpies sources have quickly dismissed the speculation.
However, it does seem increasingly likely United stalwart Jamaal Lascelles will bring down the curtain on his time at St James Park as the long-serving defender rapidly closes in on a move to Championship club Leicester City after giving stellar service to the Magpies over the last decade. Elsewhere, a number of Newcastle’s Under-21s squad are attracting interest from possible loan suitors could be handed a chance to follow the likes of Joe White and Harrison Ashby by gaining valuable senior experience elsewhere.
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In terms of incomings, the likelihood of new arrivals is reducing with every passing hour despite talk of a late move for a versatile defender to boost Eddie Howe’s options at the back and there is a feeling the St James Park hierarchy could be keeping their powder dry for what feels like yet another daunting summer transfer window. Looking at what lies immediately ahead, the Magpies must adhere to a number of Premier League rules and regulations when Monday’s 7pm deadline hits and the January transfer window comes to a close.
How many players are in an official Premier League squad?
Squad lists should contain 25 players and they must all fall under certain criteria - although there are a number of scenarios where clubs can use fewer or more players throughout their season.
What are the rules clubs must abide by when submitting their 25-man squad?
Yes, of the 25-man squad submitted to the Premier League, only 17 players can be classed as ‘non-homegrown’. A homegrown player is classed as playing for a club registered in England or Wales for at least three seasons and they do not have to be consecutive seasons and there is no limitations on player nationality.
Do academy players have to be registered as part of the 25-man squad?
Players under the age of 21 are not included in the 25-man squad - but they are eligible to play in the Premier League. For example, that would mean a player such as man of the moment Lewis Miley would not be included in Newcastle’s 25-man Premier League squad but will be available to play league fixtures.
Do new 25-man squad lists have to be submitted after the January transfer window closes?
Yes! Newcastle submitted their 25-man Premier League squad to the governing body within hours of the summer transfer window closing for business. A new squad list must be submitted in the aftermath of the closure of the January transfer window with any new additions included. Obviously, any senior players that have left the club will be removed.
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