The ELEVEN players that could leave Newcastle United before deadline day
It’s looking likely that more players will be departing Newcastle United than coming into the club before deadline day.
Steve Bruce has only added one player to his squad this summer and even that was just making a Joe Willock loan into a permanent move.
However, Bruce has hit-back at claims that the squad are weaker this campaign:
“I don't know, is it weaker? It is the same,” he said.
“I don't think we are any weaker. It is fair to say we have gone with the same squad we finished last season with, which finished really strongly.
“We went all out to get Joe Willock. So that's where we are at the moment. I’d love to bring some more in, but we simply can't.
“We have to get on with it. And hope we are strong enough to better what we did last year.”
Money is tight at St James’s Park this summer and if any permanent deals are to be done, there will have to be sales in order to fund these moves.
Furthermore, United already have a full 25-man squad, including an unprecedented four-goalkeepers, meaning someone will have to be left out if a new player arrives.
So despite huge belief that Newcastle need to improve their squad if they are to avoid being sucked into another relegation battle, it seems as though the reality of the situation dictates they must sell before they buy.
With that in mind, we look at the eleven players that could leave St James’s Park before the transfer deadline at 11pm on Tuesday August 31.
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“I don't know, is it weaker? It is the same,” he said.
5. Joe White
Pre-season was a fruitful time for White with his performances catching the eye of Steve Bruce. White may be the next youngster to make his senior debut for Newcastle and a successful loan-move could be the kick-starter for his senior career. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Photo: Michael Regan
6. Sean Longstaff
It’s no secret that Rafa Benitez and Everton are big admirers of Longstaff and are interested in bringing the midfielder to Goodison Park. It will reportedly take a £10m fee for that deal to happen and Newcastle are reluctant to sell. However, with the 23 year-old’s contract expiring at the end of the season, they may have to sell if they are to recoup any money for the academy graduate. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Photo: George Wood
7. Dwight Gayle
Acting as back-up to Callum Wilson, it is probable that Gayle will get some game-time for Newcastle this season, although, it will likely be as a substitute. Gayle has shown he can score goals and is always a great asset to a promotion-chasing Championship side. If desperation begins to kick-in for those teams come August 31, there may be one or two interested in the striker. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Photo: Michael Regan
8. Rodrigo Vilca
Another prospect from the academy that may benefit from a loan deal is Peruvian Rodrigo Vilca. Vilca has yet to make a senior appearance and time is ticking to see whether he can fulfill his potential at St James’s Park. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)
Photo: Charlotte Tattersall