Paul Mitchell will continue to overhaul the Newcastle United squad this summer.
Major changes were made during the January transfer window, with Miguel Almiron and Lloyd Kelly leaving Newcastle United.
Their departures have helped Newcastle’s PSR position, and will allow the club to invest in the summer. Newcastle United want to make three signings, as Paul Mitchell gets set to flex his muscles as a recruiter.
But while the Magpies’ PSR position has improved, there will still be more outgoings. The Newcastle United squad must continue to evolve, especially if Eddie Howe guides his team back into Europe.
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Matt Targett’s Newcastle United future
The likes of Callum Wilson and Jamaal Lascelles could leave when their contracts expire, while fringe players could be sold.
One of those players is Matt Targett, with the Athletic reporting that the left-back is likely to leave Newcastle United during the summer transfer window.
The Athletic report that Lloyd Kelly’s move to Juventus stopped Targett from departing in January, with various clubs trying to sign the 29-year-old.
Leeds United targeted Targett, but were unable to strike a deal for the man who cost Newcastle £15million in 2022.
Matt Targett’s important Newcastle United role
Newcastle United were absolutely right to keep Targett once it became apparent that Kelly would be leaving.
While Targett does not play regularly nowadays, he has now become even more important to Eddie Howe.
With Kelly gone, Newcastle are short of a left-back. That has seen Targett shoot up the pecking order, with the former Aston Villa player completing the full 90 minutes against Birmingham City on Saturday.
Targett is now Lewis Hall’s understudy, and could be part of a special few months on Tyneside.
Newcastle are in the Carabao Cup final, still in the FA Cup and challenging to qualify for the Champions League. If the Magpies are able to end their trophy drought and return to Europe’s elite competition, Targett will be grateful he stayed put.
