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James’ Park this summer.

Newcastle have also struggled to attract some talents who chose moves to other Premier League rivals over them, but they have managed to strengthen despite some failed pursuits.

Anthony Elanga, Malick Thiaw and Jacob Ramsey have all joined Newcastle, while Aaron Ramsdale was signed in goal.

Eddie Howe will be hoping to earn another place in the Champions League this summer and continue to deliver silverware to Tyneside after winning the club’s first trophy for 70 years as they won the Carabao Cup in February this year.

As the transfer window rolls on, Howe’s side are looking to move on three assets to make room in their squad before deadline day.



Howe delivered Newcastle’s first trophy in 70 years (Credit: Imago)

Having added proven Premier League quality on attacking areas with the signings of Elanga and Ramsey, and bolstering their sturdy defence with Thiaw, Newcastle’s main aim for the rest of the window may be just retaining the services of Isak.

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Lascelles has spent eleven years at the club, but missed the whole of last season with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and now finds himself fifth-choice in the club’s centre-back department.

Targett has been a bit-part player since joining from Southampton in 2022, while 23-year-old Ashby hasn’t made a senior Newcastle appearance having spent last season on loan at Queens Park Rangers.

The exits would raise funds and open up squad places for further additions at the club as they look to build on their 2024-25 campaign.

Isak didn’t feature in Newcastle’s 0-0 draw against Aston Villa (Credit: Imago)

Football Insider verdict

The drama revolving Isak’s exit from Newcastle continues to loom over Howe’s team and it has no doubt dampened the mood around the club.

Without Isak it’s difficult to plot Newcastle’s trajectory this campaign and Anthony Gordon was tasked with filling in for the Swedish international as the number nine for Howe during their 0-0 draw against Aston Villa on Saturday.

One player doesn’t make a team but it’s difficult to see a Newcastle team without Isak competing with Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea for a top four place.

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