A very busy few days at the end of June on Tyneside saw Newcastle United lose two of their brightest prospects to satisfy PSR. Yankuba Minteh and Elliot Anderson have joined Brighton and Nottingham Forest respectively, whilst goalkeepers John Ruddy and Odysseas Vlachodimos have moved to St James’ Park.
Lloyd Kelly has joined from Bournemouth whilst Lewis Hall had his loan move from Chelsea turned into a permanent deal. However, with July having now been and gone, Newcastle’s season has now begun with just Will Osula added to Howe’s squad following that chaotic end to June.
Newcastle United are in the market for a centre-back this summer and have been linked with a move for Marc Guehi. However, as talks fail to progress over a move for the Crystal Palace man, the Magpies may look elsewhere for defensive recruitments and have most recently been linked with a move for Edmond Tapsoba of Bayer Leverkusen.
They may also look for a right-winger before the summer window comes to an end and have been linked with a host of players for that role - including Chelsea’s Noni Madueke.
Here, we take a look at what Newcastle United’s matchday squad could look like following the end of the summer window based on all the latest transfer rumours. What do you make of this team? Follow us on our social media channels and let us know your thoughts there.
5. Lewis Hall
Hall enjoyed a fine end to the season and will be hopeful of solidifying himself as Newcastle’s starting left-back this season and beyond. | Getty Images
6. Sandro Tonali
Tonali is back from suspension and will have to fight for a starting spot. Fans only caught a glimpse of what the Italian is capable of before his ban. | AFP via Getty Images
7. Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes was brilliant throughout the last campaign and has solidified himself as one of the Premier League’s star players. His release clause has expired and Newcastle will be grateful of keeping hold of his services. He has been named as the club’s new ‘team captain’ and will likely be the main man on Tyneside this season. | Getty Images
8. Joelinton
Joelinton will be keen to put any injury issues firmly behind him and have another successful campaign. | Getty Images