Five Newcastle United departures are anticipated as Eddie Howe makes significant roster adjustments.

Those of a black and white persuasion are hoping July proves to be the month Newcastle United’s lengthy transfer drought ends as top targets continue to be pursued. Irons are in the fire and deals are being explored for the likes of James Trafford and Anthony Elanga, with the Magpies’ hierarchy hopeful for progress in the coming weeks.

Eddie Howe and his backroom team will be assessing just how his St James’ Park dressing room will look come September and despite no burning need to offload players for financial reasons, there will still be emotional exits coming down the tracks in the not too distant future.

Chronicle Live assesses the lay of the land with some familiar faces likely heading for the exit door this summer.

Odysseas Vlachodimos signed from Nottingham Forest in a reported £20m deal last summer, featured for all of 45 minutes, competitively, and ultimately fell down the pecking order to become Eddie Howe’s fourth-choice goalkeeper.