Newcastle United's incoming business promises to excite this summer but there will be equal intrigue as to which of Eddie Howe's senior side make way once the window open. As it stands, on the face of it, the United head coach has six big calls to make regarding members of his St James' Park dressing room.

Manchester United slumped to a club record-extending 16th Premier League loss this season on Sunday, while Champions League-chasing Newcastle needed an 89th-minute penalty to salvage a 1-1 draw at Brighton.

Eddie Howe's side have won as many league games as Liverpool since December 9 — five more than any other team — so what is realistic now?