- Newcastle United squad for the 2026-27 season
- Ages, current status and contract expiration
- Updated each week
As the 2026/27 campaign approaches, Newcastle United under Eddie Howe is undergoing a significant transition.
With the summer transfer window now open, the club has already begun refreshing the goalkeeping department and trimming the squad of expiring contracts to make room for new additions.
Here is the current status of the Newcastle United first-team squad for the 2026/27 season.
Goalkeepers
The goalkeeping unit has seen the most change this summer. Following the expiration of several contracts and the return of loanees, the club has moved quickly to secure young talent including Ewen Jaouen from Reims.
| No. | Player | Age | Status | Contract Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nick Pope | 34 | Senior Squad | June 2027 |
| 29 | Mark Gillespie | 34 | Senior Squad | June 2027 |
| — | Ewen Jaouen | 20 | New Signing (from Reims) | June 2030 |
Note: Aaron Ramsdale has returned to Southampton following his loan spell, while John Ruddy, Max Thompson, and Adam Harrison have departed the club.
Defenders
The defensive line maintains a core of experienced Premier League campaigners, supplemented by versatile young options.
| No. | Player | Age | Status | Contract Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Lewis Hall | 21 | Active | June 2029 |
| 4 | Sven Botman | 26 | Active | June 2030 |
| 5 | Fabian Schär | 34 | Active | June 2027 |
| 12 | Malick Thiaw | 24 | Active | June 2029 |
| 21 | Tino Livramento | 23 | Active | June 2028 |
| 33 | Dan Burn | 34 | Active | June 2027 |
| 37 | Alex Murphy | 21 | Youth | June 2028 |
| 65 | Miodrag Pivaš | 21 | Youth | – |
Departures: Kieran Trippier (joined Wolves), Matt Targett (released), and Emil Krafth (released).
Midfielders
Eddie Howe retains a strong, physically imposing engine room, with competition for places expected to be high across the double-pivot and attacking midfield roles.
| No. | Player | Age | Status | Contract Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Joelinton | 29 | Active | June 2028 |
| 8 | Sandro Tonali | 26 | Active | June 2028 |
| 23 | Jacob Murphy | 31 | Active | June 2027 |
| 28 | Joe Willock | 26 | Active | June 2027 |
| 39 | Bruno Guimarães | 28 | Active | June 2028 |
| 41 | Jacob Ramsey | 25 | Active | June 2030 |
| 67 | Lewis Miley | 20 | Active | June 2032 |
| 85 | Sam Alabi | 16 | Youth | – |
Out on Loan: Joe White and Harrison Ashby remain under contract but are currently away from the first-team setup.
Forwards
The attacking ranks look to build on the tactical flexibility introduced last season, with high-intensity pressing forwards leading the line.
| No. | Player | Status | Contract Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Yoane Wissa | Active | June 2029 |
| 11 | Harvey Barnes | Active | June 2028 |
| 18 | William Osula | Active | June 2029 |
| 20 | Anthony Elanga | Active | June 2030 |
| 27 | Nick Woltemade | Active | June 2031 |
