Gordon and Ashby’s arrival followed the news that Kieran Trippier had extended his contract with the club. Trippier, who has become a key figure at the club since becoming their first signing post-takeover, extended his stay on Tyenside by a further year.
Speaking about the extension,Trippier said: "I'm absolutely delighted that I've extended my contract here. I've got a lot of thank yous to make to the manager, owners, fans and my team-mates.
Following the announcement of Trippier’s contract extension and the arrivals of two new faces at the club in January, here, using data provided by Transfermarkt, we take a look at when the contract of every Newcastle United player expires.
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1. Harrison Ashby and Anthony Gordon
Harrison Ashby and Anthony Gordon were presented to the St James's Park crowd following their respective arrivals from West Ham and Everton (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: PAUL ELLIS
2. Loris Karius
Karius’ Newcastle United contract expires at the end of the current season. Photo: Ian MacNicol
3. Matt Ritchie
Ritchie’s Newcastle United contract expires at the end of the current season. Photo: Stu Forster
4. Mark Gillespie
Gillespie’s Newcastle United contract expires at the end of the current season. Photo: George Wood