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Newcastle United were very quiet in the winter transfer window as PSR constraints took hold of their finances. However, this summer could be very different as they may look to strengthen a squad that has been ravaged by injuries this season.
They may not have Champions League football like last year, however, European football of some sort is a very real possibility and Eddie Howe’s squad may go through a mini-overhaul when the summer window opens.
In order to fund incoming transfers, however, the club will likely sell some of their players this summer. Newcastle have not had a good track record in trading players in the recent past and this summer is a crucial time for them to get that right if they want to reshape the look and makeup of Eddie Howe’s current squad.
Here, we take a look at Newcastle United’s current first-team squad, and a couple of players currently away from the club, to assess what their future could hold and whether the Magpies should look to keep, sell, loan or let go of them this summer. What do you think Newcastle United should do this summer? Follow us on our social media channels and let us know your thoughts there:
13. Jamal Lewis - Sell
It just hasn't worked out for Lewis at St James' Park and he could be someone the club look to offload this summer. | Getty Images
14. Dan Burn - Keep
Burn may have come in for criticism at times this season, but he remains one of Howe’s most trusted players and a big influence in the dressing room. A switch to centre-back has seen his form dramatically improve. | Getty Images
15. Lewis Hall - Keep
Hall had struggled for first-team football for the majority of the season, but he has had a little bit of a look in during recent times. Another summer working under Howe could be what he needs to solidify himself as a starter. | Getty Images
16. Matt Targett - Sell
Targett has done very little wrong during his time in black-and-white but has endured a frustrating couple of years since his permanent move to St James’ Park. He is someone they may be able to recoup a little bit of money for despite an achilles injury prematurely curtailing his season. | Getty Images