Newcastle United have progressed massively over the course of the last 18 months under current boss Eddie Howe.
However, this season the club have regressed with the squad often depleted with multiple first-team members struggling with injuries and fitness for long periods.
Players such as Sven Botman, Nick Pope and Joelinton have all struggled with injury problems, with Newcastle’s results and league position suffering as a result.
the Magpies finished the 2023/24 campaign in seventh place, missing out on a European spot altogether, after featuring in the Champions League for the first time in two decades during the same season.
Howe and the Saudi PIF will undoubtedly be targeting reinforcements during the summer transfer window to bolster their hopes of returning to featuring in the biggest club competition in world football.
So with that in mind, here’s a look at the potential starting XI the Newcastle boss could piece together should he be backed by the owners once more at St James’ Park during the off-season.
