Managing Newcastle as Anthony Gordon replacemant found and £45m midfielder signed

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A disappointing campaign at St. James' Park has left Eddie Howe facing a daunting challenge this summer . The Magpies must undergo a thorough inquest after finishing 12th in the Premier League , representing the club's poorest showing in five years.

Missing out on European football for next season will inevitably mean sacrifices must be made in the summer. And it seems probable that at least one of Howe's most prized assets will be offloaded in order to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).

It's not entirely bleak, though, as the requirement for improvement presents an opportunity to begin anew. Mirror Football has put together a list of potential moves Newcastle could execute in the months ahead to mount another challenge for the top six next term.

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The first major transfer news coming out of St James' Park is that Anthony Gordon is destined for Barcelona . A £69.8million transfer has apparently been sealed before the window has even opened, with Gordon poised to sign a £300,000-a-week contract at the Camp Nou.

The agreement takes considerable pressure off Newcastle to sell, especially given its impact on their PSR obligations. Nevertheless, the next significant challenge will be finding a replacement for Gordon's attacking contribution, having been such a pivotal figure, particularly in Europe this season.

Howe has urged Newcastle to be proactive in the transfer market, and Jarrod Bowen is one target who may not remain available for long. He appears the most likely candidate to be offloaded by West Ham following their relegation to the Championship, with the Hammers reportedly requiring £150m from player sales this summer.

At 29, Bowen is marginally older than the Magpies might ideally want in an attacking signing. However, his ability to operate across the front line, combined with the fact West Ham's relegation could make him a relative bargain, may prove too tempting an opportunity to pass up.

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A further option is Manchester City's Savinho , who is said to be attracting attention from both Newcastle and Tottenham . The Brazilian is considerably less established in the Premier League but a departure from City could allow the winger to rediscover the sparkling Girona form that first brought him to the fore.

Savinho, 22, lacks the same attacking versatility as Bowen and would represent a more like-for-like heir for Gordon. City could potentially be receptive to a loan arrangement, affording Newcastle greater breathing space before committing to Gordon's long-term replacement.

At the back, it is understood signing a new goalkeeper, potentially two, and a right-back are Eddie Howe's primary targets this summer. Defenders Kieran Trippier and Emil Krafth are both due to depart when their deals run out in June, with the same applying to keepers Aaron Ramsdale (loan), John Ruddy and Mark Gillespie.

In their pursuit of a new goalkeeper, Newcastle are already believed to have entered into discussions with Reims stopper Ewen Jaouen . However, the 20-year-old may not yet be deemed ready to step up and fill Nick Pope's boots between the sticks.

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Borussia Dortmund's Gregory Kobel is a considerably more seasoned option who has also been mentioned in connection with the club in recent weeks. The Swiss star has two years left to run on his deal in Germany, though Chronicle Live has reported he would still command a transfer fee north of £43m.

For that outlay, Newcastle could re-enter the running to sign James Trafford from Manchester City. His prospects at the Etihad have shifted since Gianluigi Donnarumma's arrival from PSG , meaning a fresh attempt to leave City for a second time could bear fruit this summer, and his Premier League experience makes him the most logical choice.

Meanwhile, the right-back berth remains a concern given Tino Livramento has struggled to maintain fitness for prolonged spells at times. With that in mind, Celta Vigo's Oscar Mingueza could prove an astute acquisition if hes available for free as expected.

The Barcelona academy graduate, whose contract is due to expire, has shone across the defensive line for Celta and has even attracted interest from Arsenal recently. Aston Villa are also believed to be monitoring his situation closely, and it's feasible Mingueza could emerge as one of the summer's best-value signings.

Chelsea's Josh Acheampong is another contender for that position after making his mark at Stamford Bridge during a breakthrough campaign. Newcastle have already managed to prise Lewis Hall away from Stamford Bridge and could be on the verge of securing another future England international if they can offer a faster pathway to regular Premier League football.

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One name generating significant buzz around Newcastle is that of Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara. The 22-year-old has impressed despite a turbulent season for the French outfit, who may themselves be facing an overhaul after finishing seventh in Ligue 1 and scraping into the UEFA Conference League.

Luke Entwistle of Get French Football News told Chronicle Live French clubs are eyeing the Premier League as their strongest opportunity to maximise transfer fees. And with Monaco needing to raise capital, Camara looks very much attainable as a fresh addition in the middle of the park.

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It's anticipated the Senegal international would cost Newcastle a minimum of around £45m. However, that's simply the price of landing one of Europe's most exciting rising talents.

Monaco have consistently produced world-class players over the past decade and beyond. The likes of Kylian Mbappe, Aurelien Tchouameni, Youri Tielemans, James Rodriguez and others have each honed their craft at the Stade Louis II before departing for substantial fees.