The five players set to leave Newcastle United this summer - as it stands.
Newcastle United are set to lose a handful of players next month with contracts coming to an end and transfer deal already triggered.
However, there are still players facing an uncertain future ahead of the final two matches of the campaign.
Callum Wilson - out of contract
It’s been over a year since Wilson last scored a Premier League goal after missing five of the opening six months of the 2024-25 campaign through injury. The 33-year-old has managed to remain fit and available since February but has made just two starts in that time due to the form of Alexander Isak.
Newcastle have an option to extend Wilson’s contract until 2026 but whether that clause is triggered remains to be seen. As it stands, the striker is among the club’s top earners.
Asked about Wilson’s contract situation earlier this month, Howe said: “He's very much in my plans going forward. We have four games to go and he's a huge part of that.
“I think he's looked better and better in recent weeks. You have to understand Callum probably has been going through a pre-season sort of in the shop window, as in on the pitch, which is very difficult to do. But he needed the sort of the training and the game exposure to get back to his very best form. I think he's getting there now.
“I think physically, I see the Callum Wilson of old. So good signs for him. And he has stayed fit for a long period of time, which has been brilliant to see. And I think that on his long-term future, let's wait and see. Let's wait and see how he performs and how he continues to look.”
John Ruddy - out of contract
Ruddy signed a one-year contract with Newcastle after joining on a free transfer from Birmingham City last summer. He is yet to make a first-team appearance, though that was always likely as fourth-choice goalkeeper.
But considering the impact the 38-year-old has made behind the scenes, Howe may look to hand him a new deal.
Speaking in February, Howe said: “John has been brilliant behind the scenes. He has fully embraced everything we’ve asked him to do. He’s at youth games. He’s really invested in trying to help people.
“Every player I’m sure he’s used his experience in some way. John has been a vital part of what we’ve done this year.”
Mark Gillespie - out of contract
Gillespie has only made three appearances for Newcastle, his last coming in September 2020. But similar to Ruddy. Howe values the goalkeeper’s contribution behind the scenes.
The 33-year-old has signed one-year contract extensions in the last two summers.
Jamal Lewis - out of contract
Lewis spent the first half of the season on loan at Brazilian giants Sao Paulo but saw his spell cut short after just six appearances because of an ankle injury that required surgery.
The 27-year-old is still injured ahead of his contract expiring in June 30. He has made 36 appearances - the last coming two years ago - since arriving from Norwich City for £15million in 2020.
Lloyd Kelly - joining Juventus
Kelly joined Newcastle as a free agent last summer on a five-year deal but after a limited number of first-team appearances was loaned to Serie A giants Juventus in January.
The agreement included a £20million obligation to buy, which has already been triggered due to the 26-year-old reaching a certain number of appearances.
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