LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Jonjo Shelvey of Newcastle United celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Newcastle United at Craven Cottage on May 12, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Jonjo Shelvey of Newcastle United celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Newcastle United at Craven Cottage on May 12, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Jonjo Shelvey of Newcastle United celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Newcastle United at Craven Cottage on May 12, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images)

The 17 Newcastle United players at risk of being axed by the Magpies this summer

Takeover talk and Rafa Benitez’s future have taken centre stage at Newcastle United this summer – but what about transfers and the current squad?
By Liam.Kennedy1
Published 15th Jun 2019, 10:45 BST
Updated 15th Jun 2019, 12:02 BST

Here we take a look at the 17 players who could face the axe at St James’s Park, whether Spaniard Benitez stays or not.

Spent the back end of last season on loan at West Brom, but did not do enough to earn a permanent move. If Rafa Benitez stays, it is likely Murphy will too - the manager is a big fan of the pacey winger.

1. Jacob Murphy

Spent the back end of last season on loan at West Brom, but did not do enough to earn a permanent move. If Rafa Benitez stays, it is likely Murphy will too - the manager is a big fan of the pacey winger. Photo: David Rogers

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If Rafa Benitez stays Dwight Gayle could well be sacrificed, like he was last summer to seal the deal for Salomon Rondon. A permanent move has been mooted, with Fulham heavily linked. Benitez does like Gayle, though.

2. Dwight Gayle

If Rafa Benitez stays Dwight Gayle could well be sacrificed, like he was last summer to seal the deal for Salomon Rondon. A permanent move has been mooted, with Fulham heavily linked. Benitez does like Gayle, though. Photo: Ian MacNicol

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Finds himself as clear second choice at United following Martin Dubravka's arrival. Has fallen even further down the pecking order, with youngster Freddie Woodman preferred. Rafa Benitez is unlikely to stand in Darlow's way.

3. Karl Darlow

Finds himself as clear second choice at United following Martin Dubravka's arrival. Has fallen even further down the pecking order, with youngster Freddie Woodman preferred. Rafa Benitez is unlikely to stand in Darlow's way. Photo: Ian MacNicol

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The Spaniard has a deal all but agreed with Alaves, but without the green light from Rafa Benitez the deal cannot be done. Involvement towards the end of the campaign is a sign that he is surplus to requirements.

4. Joselu

The Spaniard has a deal all but agreed with Alaves, but without the green light from Rafa Benitez the deal cannot be done. Involvement towards the end of the campaign is a sign that he is surplus to requirements. Photo: Ian MacNicol

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