Newcastle Have Brutally Banished Three Stars To The U23s As Eddie Howe Eyes More Signings

The decision came after manager Howe realised that he has more than 30 senior players in his squad and he simply cannot have such huge numbers through pre season. 

It is expected that the trio of outcasts will soon be moved on as the Magpies look to thin out their squad before targeting more new signings. 

Striker Gayle is attracting interests from Watford and Birmingham City, who is also interested in Clark alongside Sheffield United. Hendrick is subject to interest from Reading. 

To date, Newcastle have already brought in three players in the shape of goalkeeper Nick Pope along with defensive duo Matt Targett and Sven Botman. 

Howe and the club’s scouting department will continue to analyse the market as well as the form and fitness of the players currently at the club during the first part of pre season. 

A winger and a striker remain the top of the agenda for Newcastle, but for now, shifting players is the more pressing concern. 

Young players such as Elliot Anderson, Joe White and Kelland Watts are set to be loaned out for the season. 

Howe and his side will be flying to Austria for a training camp and two scheduled friendly matches, no new signings are expected before then. 

The future is looking bright for Newcastle after the take over by a Saudi backed consortium, big investments will be made, Howe will be expected to do better than what he achieved last season.