Newcastle United are preparing for a final push of what has been a long, hard season, with the remaining goal crystal clear. After some highs and lows over the last eight months, Eddie Howe's side must now target a place in European competition next term in the final seven games of the campaign.

The derby-day defeat to Sunderland saw United enter the three-week break on a low ebb, with Howe's future under scrutiny for possibly the first time in his Newcastle career.

The summer transfer window is fast approaching, with Newcastle looking for much-needed reinforcements, but also aware that they could have to sell to fund more spending.

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With plans for St James' Park still unclear, a new training ground in the pipeline and more PSR concerns, it's a time of change for the club.

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