Celtic want Newcastle United star who has just signed a new contract, Eddie Howe could green light exit

Newcastle United are expected to lose some of their longstanding players in favour of new arrivals this summer.

The Magpies’ first team squad has been through a big period of change since the takeover in 2021, but the upcoming transfer window could be the biggest yet.

Sporting director Paul Mitchell will be put to the test from June until the end of August to get Eddie Howe the players he needs to consistently finish in a high Premier League position.

Newcastle United are currently fifth in the league, with a game in hand over the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City around them. Fifth place is enough for Champions League qualification, but the Newcastle players are keen to finish as high up the table as possible with eight games to go.

The belief is that Champions League football will be game-changing for Newcastle, with Mitchell more likely to land his desired transfer targets if Howe takes the club back to Europe’s top competitions.

Several players are tipped to leave the club this summer, with the likes of Callum Wilson and Jamaal Lascelles the biggest names facing the music. Now, a new transfer report has claimed that a Newcastle player who only just signed a contract extension has interest from a league outside of England.

Celtic reignite transfer interest in Martin Dubravka

Martin Dubravka received some unexpected game time in the Premier League this season after Nick Pope suffered a knee injury during the winter months. The Slovakian took his opportunity to prove to Howe he was still a good candidate for the number one spot well, keeping five clean sheets in 10 appearances.

However, Dubravka has been demoted to the bench now that Pope is fit and is unlikely to receive