Following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, Newcastle United aren’t wasting any time in preparing for the new campaign. And there will be a determination to come back bigger and stronger, and learn from the challenges the previous term brought.
The Magpies finished 7th in the Premier League table, only to be denied a Europa Conference League spot by Manchester United’s FA Cup final win over Manchester City But if you take an alternative view, securing European football was firmly in Newcastle’s hands.
And ultimately, inconsistent form - mainly away from home - and injuries took its toll. A learning curve yes, but there will little acceptance for a similar theme next season, not least when you consider there are no extra games.
Recruitment, of course, will be key, and who the Magpies are planning to recruit could be determined by who leaves. Their transfer business will again be impacted by Premier League Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) and offloading players will help maximise their budget.
Here, NewcastleWorld takes a look at three who will definitely be leaving St James’ Park this summer - and five that could:
And ultimately, inconsistent form - mainly away from home - and injuries took its toll. A learning curve yes, but there will little acceptance for a similar theme next season, not least when you consider there are no extra games.
![Karius is Newcastle’s third choice goalkeeper and has made just two appearances in two seasons since joining as a free agent from Liverpool. The German is expected to link up with a club in Italy when his contract expires next month.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/02/24/21/05/GettyImages-2028784585.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
5. WILL: Loris Karius
Karius is Newcastle’s third choice goalkeeper and has made just two appearances in two seasons since joining as a free agent from Liverpool. The German is expected to link up with a club in Italy when his contract expires next month. | AFP via Getty Images
![The Paraguayan came close to moving to Saudi Arabia in January and that interest is expected to return this summer. Has been a fine servant for Newcastle but is one the few sellable assets away from Bruno Guimaraes, Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/12/7/09/GettyImages-2124761690.jpg.jpg?trim=0,57,0,56&crop=&width=800)
6. COULD: Miguel Almiron
The Paraguayan came close to moving to Saudi Arabia in January and that interest is expected to return this summer. Has been a fine servant for Newcastle but is one the few sellable assets away from Bruno Guimaraes, Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon. | Getty Images
![There aren’t many better strikers in the Premier League than Wilson but his injury record is a cause for concern. The 32-year-old is out-of-contract in 2025 so United have a decision to make… sell him, offer him a new deal or let him leave for free next summer.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/07/11/06/GettyImages-2151424066.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
7. COULD: Callum Wilson
There aren’t many better strikers in the Premier League than Wilson but his injury record is a cause for concern. The 32-year-old is out-of-contract in 2025 so United have a decision to make… sell him, offer him a new deal or let him leave for free next summer. | Getty Images
![There is a growing confidence Bruno will remain on Tyneside but when you have a release clause then it's hard to rule anything out.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/21/8/52/GettyImages-2153697192.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
8. COULD: Bruno Guimaraes
There is a growing confidence Bruno will remain on Tyneside but when you have a release clause then it's hard to rule anything out. | Getty Images