Newcastle United have a new sporting director, which is expected to lead to changes to the squad in the January transfer window.
According to the Chronicle, up to six players could be forced to leave St James’ Park to make room in Eddie Howe’s squad.
Newcastle have a fairly strong squad these days as a result of significant investment over recent years, but it is inevitable that there are still players in the squad who could be on the move in the near future.
The Magpies are likely considering releasing six young players as a priority, with a report from the Chronicle naming the most likely candidates for the exit door.
Newcastle could see six players leave in January transfer window
The names of those players are Aidan Harris, Alex Murphy, Alfie Harrison, Ben Parkinson, Cathal Heffernan and Charlie McArthur.
All of these may not be the most familiar names to many Newcastle fans, but getting them out of the club could be smart business for new manager Ross Wilson.
The Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules mean big profits can be made by cashing in on raw players that cost nothing in the first place, as clubs can book the sale as pure profit.
Not all of the players mentioned are academy graduates, but some were brought in on the cheap, so a move could yield a significant profit.
Newcastle supporters will hope that such a gain will give the club a huge advantage in the transfer market, allowing them to bring in more exciting new players.