Callum Wilson of Newcastle United
Callum Wilson of Newcastle United
It could be an emotional day at St James' Park on Sunday. If things go to plan, Newcastle United will be celebrating finishing in the Premier League top five and claiming their place in next season's Champions League.
The scenes at full-time could be one of huge celebration after what would be one of the Magpies' best seasons in living memory, following the Carabao Cup win in March. But for some, it will be tinged with some sadness.
Newcastle are set to be busy in the summer transfer window, but for all the focus on incoming deals, they will have to move some players on. The squad is not huge, so there will be no mass exits, but United must maximise their selling potential to help increase what they can spend.
That means Sunday's game with Everton will be the final time some pull on the black-and-white shirt, or in the case of those not involved, head to the famous old ground to watch their team-mates in action.
Perhaps the most high profile is the current wearer of the No 9 shirt, Callum Wilson. His contract expires in just a few weeks, and with no announcement on any new deal, it's looking highly likely that he will depart the club on a free transfer. He has plenty of sides interested in him - but it would fitting if he was able to notch his 50th Premier League goal for Newcastle before he leaves.
Leeds are keen on Wilson - and his United team-mate Sean Longstaff. After coming through the Academy, it would be a big wrench for him to leave his boyhood club, but the North Shields-born midfielder has found first-team opportunities hard to come by. If United decide to cash in on Longstaff, any transfer fee would count as pure profit in PSR terms.
There has been plenty talk of new goalkeeper arrivals this summer, which means some of United's four current shot-stoppers could be leaving. Nick Pope remains the one who United would receive the most in terms of a transfer fee, although Eddie Howe remains a big fan of the former England star.
Would he want to sit on the bench if a new signing arrives? Potentially not at this stage of his career, so while he remains first choice and an important part of the side, that could change quickly. Back-up keepers Martin Dubravka, Odysseas Vlachodimos and John Ruddy all face uncertain futures.
Ruddy was signed very much as an emergency option and has played his role behind the scenes, but Vlachodimos will surely move on this summer after just one 45-minute appearance. Dubravka again proved he can deputise for Pope, and could yet stay on as a No 2 options, but is another who faces a big summer.
Injuries have curtailed the playing time of Matt Targett and club captain Jamaal Lascelles this season, with the skipper yet to make an appearance. Both are valuable squad members but could fall into the 'expendable' category should an appropriate bid come in. Howe has often spoken about Lascelles' influence behind the scenes and may not want to lose the centre-back, but if United sign a new defender in the summer then his path to first team could be even harder.
Howe would certainly be reluctant to lose Kieran Trippier, but the former England full-back has been the subejct of interest in recent windows and could decide the time is right to move on. There's no doubting his abilities - which his recent form has underlined - but with Tino Livramento expected to be first choice on the right when Lewis Hall returns from injury, Trippier may be tempted to end his playing days elsewhere.
The same goes for Joe Willock. The former Arsenal midfielder has had a difficult time with injuries and hasn't quite been able to refind his best form this season. On his day, he's a huge asset for Newcastle, and there has been reported interest from Crystal Palace. United would need to replace him in the squad, but the right bid may make them at least consider his future.
There will be some surprises over the summer too, no doubt. We didn't expect to be saying goodbye to Elliot Anderson this time last year, although United don't have the same PSR pressures this time around.
Whatever happens, there are those who will walk down the tunnel for the final time on Sunday.