Newcastle United sit 13th in the Premier League table at present and it does seem likely that they are safe from the threat of relegation.

Steve Bruce's side have largely been inconsistent this term, but that could all change after this summer, if reports of a club sale are to be believed.

Current owner Mike Ashley is set to sell the club, and that could see a cash injection arrive, prompting a number of transfers, both in and out, this summer.

Looking ahead to the summer transfer window, we have identified FOUR players who could leave the club...

23-year-old Brazilian striker Joelinton arrived at the club last summer for a club record transfer fee of £40m, but he has found form hard to come by this term.

29 appearances in the Premier League have seen the striker provide one goal and two assists, but that has not stopped interest from Turkish side Fenerbahce, who have recently been linked with a summer move.

Should Bruce be keen to bring in some new striker options, cashing in on Joelinton could be key...

Dwight Gayle has found playing time hard to come by this season with Newcastle, and it is hard to argue with anyone that says the striker's best form is when he plays in the Championship.

A fruitful spell with West Bromwich Albion last term will be fondly remembered by Championship clubs, who can be expected to make a move for the lively frontman this summer.

Eight after leaving Newcastle, former England international Carroll returned to the club on a one-year deal last summer from West Ham United.

Minimal playing time has seen him play a bit part role, and he may opt to look for a club this summer who will hand him regular first team football.

Nigerian winger Atsu arrived at Newcastle on an initial loan deal from Chelsea in 2016, but made that deal a permanent one in 2017.

Atsu has been a regular for Steve Bruce this term, but mainly as a substitute, and the 28-year-old may opt to look for regular first team starts elsewhere.