Anthony Gordon was sold for €80million (£69m, $92.3m) and Ewen Jaouen was signed for £18.5m before the transfer window even opened, hinting at the volume of business Newcastle United must conduct this summer.Combining incomings and outgoings, the number of players Newcastle trade is likely to stretch well into double figures.A new phase of Eddie Howe’s tenure is underway and it requires a reduction in the squad’s average age and a significant player turnover.The Athletic has conducted an in-depth audit of Newcastle’s squad by position, looking at who they are determined to keep and who face uncertain futures…GoalkeeperKeepEwen Jaouen (contracted until 2030), Mark Gillespie (2027)Beyond Jaouen, Newcastle might sign another two goalkeepers, entirely revamping the department.Newcastle opted against signing Aaron Ramsdale permanently after his loan, John Ruddy has departed and although Gillespie will continue as a training goalkeeper, signing a third-choice is the minimum requirement.Jaouen, 20, is viewed as a huge prospect but the expectation is that he will take time to acclimatise and make the step up to the Premier League.There is an outside chance that, should Jaouen really impress during pre-season, he will begin the new campaign between the posts. But the likelihood is he will start his Newcastle career as a deputy, competing with and pushing the No 1 — though the identity of that starting goalkeeper remains unclear.UncertainNick Pope (2027)For three seasons, Pope was a magnificent shot-stopper for Newcastle — but it feels unimaginable that the club could begin the season with the England international as first choice, given his increasingly unpredictable performances.Newcastle’s long-term admiration for Manchester City’s James Trafford has not gone away, and Brighton & Hove Albion’s Bart Verbruggen and Lens’ Robin Risser have been tracked. Should a new No 1 arrive, then Pope is expected to be given the option to explore a move elsewhere.However, due to a lack of numbers, if Newcastle fail to sign another established goalkeeper, Howe could not sanction the 34-year-old’s exit.Nick Pope is unlikely to start next season as Newcastle’s No 1 (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)Likely to leaveOdysseas Vlachodimos (2029)The 32-year-old goalkeeper spent 2025-26 on loan at Sevilla, impressing across 33 appearances in La Liga, and is attracting interest from Spain. He is available, though another temporary move may make more financial sense for Newcastle. A sale would affect their squad-cost rules (SCR) situation since he cost the club £20m in 2024, a move influenced by profit and sustainability rules. Vlachodimos does not have a first-team future under Howe.Centre-backKeepSven Botman (2030), Malick Thiaw (2029), Dan Burn (2027), Fabian Schar (2027)In the spring, it felt likely Newcastle would be looking to bring in a younger right-sided centre-half to compete with Thiaw, the 24-year-old who made 51 starts during an impressive first season on Tyneside.But having agreed a 12-month extension for Schar — the 34-year-old has accepted a reduced salary and is willing to take on more of a backup role, having missed the second half of 2025-26 due to injury — the need to acquire a promising defender has lessened.It is not out of the question that Newcastle move for a young centre-half, should one they hold a long-term admiration for prove attainable — Giovanni Leoni was a primary target last summer, only for Liverpool to snatch the Parma defender — though Howe seems content with Thiaw, Schar, Botman (who signed a contract extension this month) and Burn.Schar accepted a one-year deal on reduced salary and will take on more of a backup role (Stu Forster/Getty Images)Uncertain/Likely to leaveCentral defence is the one area where significant upheaval is not anticipated.While some fans have suggested Newcastle need to move beyond Burn, the 34-year-old has another 12 months on his deal, plus an option for a further season. Howe values Burn’s leadership — Newcastle have already lost Kieran Trippier’s experience — and versatility, given he can also play at left-back, even if many supporters would rather the Geordie was used in that position less.Full-backKeepLewis Hall (2029)At least one full-back will be acquired.Although Manchester United hold an interest in Hall, Newcastle have the 21-year-old tied down until 2029. It would require a huge offer for Newcastle to consider selling Hall, who, despite being dropped late in the season, was a standout performer across 2025-26 and has a very promising future.