Steve Bruce allowed the likes of Andy Carroll, Florian Lejeune, Christian Atsu, Yoshinori Muto, Henri Saivet and Matty Longstaff to leave this summer but could only replace those with one summer signing.
Only Joe Willock arrived through the doors at St James’s Park, forcing the club to defend its lack of transfer activity via a shock statement last week after fan backlash.
Willock, unlike last term during his loan period, must be named in the 25-man squad after reaching the age of 22. Indeed, this does not apply to under-21s players.
Bruce spoke previously of the “unprecedented” decision to register four goalkeepers, which is now a certainty after a late loan move for Leicester City’s Hamza Choudhury fell through.
But who is set to join them? Here, we take you through Newcastle’s likely Premier League 25-man squad:
5. Jacob Murphy
The 26-year-old has a big role to play in United’s 5-3-2 system and will be looking to rediscover his form from the latter stages of last season. Photo: Ian MacNicol
6. Javier Manquillo
The Spaniard has barely got a look in since United switched to wing-backs. His last Premier League start came in the 3-0 defeat at Brighton in March. Photo: Ian MacNicol
7. Emil Krafth
Had the opportunity to join Fulham on deadline day but opted to stay and fight for his place at Newcastle. Can slot in at right-wing back or the right side of the back three. Photo: Ian MacNicol
8. Fabian Schar
Newcastle exercised the one-year option in the Swiss defender’s contract, and has featured in two of the opening three Premier League games. Photo: Michael Regan