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.
9. Anthony Elanga
Elanga has been linked with a big money deadline day move to St James’ Park. | Getty Images
10. Alexander Isak
Much like Guimaraes, Isak will undoubtedly attract attention from elsewhere this summer and Newcastle will be very happy to keep hold of their top scorer from last campaign. There are few strikers in world football with the qualities Isak possesses. | Getty Images
11. Anthony Gordon
Gordon was simply brilliant last season and transformed himself into one of Newcastle’s key players. Rumours over a potential move to Liverpool reminded everyone just what a talent Howe has at his disposal. | Getty Images
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12. SUB: Martin Dubravka
Dubravka may act as deputy for Pope this season with Ruddy and Mark Gillespie as back-up options. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images