Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup triumph has secured European football for next season, but several players are unlikely to feature in the campaign and may have already played their final minutes for the club. Eddie Howe is already planning for the future, with exits expected for some key figures.
Jamaal Lascelles
The club captain, sidelined all season due to an ACL injury, was symbolically invited by Bruno Guimaraes and Kieran Trippier to lift the Carabao Cup at Wembley. While Howe confirmed Lascelles is nearing full recovery, his contract is set to expire this summer, and he may not feature before then.
Mark Gillespie
Signed in 2020, Gillespie has made just three appearances, all in the 2020/21 Carabao Cup. With Nick Pope, Martin Dubravka, Odysseas Vlachodimos, and John Ruddy ahead of him, his contract is up this summer, and a move elsewhere for regular game time seems likely.
John Ruddy
The veteran goalkeeper joined Newcastle last summer on a one-year deal but has yet to make an appearance. With his contract expiring, a summer departure appears inevitable.
Jamal Lewis
Lewis’ loan to Sao Paulo was cut short due to injury, and his return to Newcastle has not led to a resurgence. With his contract expiring and a new left-back already secured, his time at the club is likely over.
Matt Targett
Targett, who has one year left on his contract, has been a fringe player under Howe. Despite Lewis Hall’s injury, he has rarely featured and could leave this summer, with a move potentially beneficial for both parties.
Newcastle’s focus now shifts to strengthening the squad for next season, with these departures likely to free up resources for new signings.