Newcastle United will be ready to act quickly in the summer transfer window after months of planning behind the scenes. Eddie Howe and sporting director Ross Wilson know this will be a crucial summer in terms of recuirtment, with a refreshed transfer strategy in the pipeline.

It will be Wilson's first chance to flex his muscles in his role, with the club opting not to spend in the January window, and United are expected to look at foreign markets for some under-the-radar talent.

The full-back positions were already firmly in focus, but with Kieran Trippier announcing his decision to leave at the end of the season, and speculation continuing over Tino Livramento's future, it could be an area that requires plenty of work.

United scouts have been scouring Europe for some of the best young talent, but they will closely monitor potential Premier League moves, with experience in the top flight an attractive attribute.

Here are five full-backs they could target, from exciting prospects to more established stars.

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