BBC Radio Newcastle speaks to Newcastle United supporters, some of whom queued at St James' Park from the early hours of Friday morning, to buy the club's new shirt for the 2024-25 season.
Newcastle fans turn out in numbers for the release of the club's new kit
Image source, Getty ImagesThe 2023-24 Premier League season may have only just finished but there is only 10 weeks until the 2024-25 season is scheduled to start.
So what are the key dates that you need to know?
The 2024-25 Premier League campaign will get under way during the weekend of 17-18 August.
It will take place over 33 weekends, with four midweek rounds and one Bank Holiday matchweek.
To allow for a mid-August start, there will not be a 'winter break' this time around. However, to avoid Christmas and New Year fixture congestion, the league will give more rest time to sides over three of the festive match rounds, with no club playing within 60 hours of another match.
The final round of fixtures will be played on Sunday, 25 May 2025, with all games to kick off at the same time.
09:00 BST on Tuesday, 18 June.
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The summer window will officially open on Friday, 14 June, which also happens to be the start of Euro 2024, and will remain open until Friday, 30 August at 23:00 BST.
Transfer deadline day has been brought forward this year to be in line with the other major leagues in Europe. The closing dates were set following discussions with the leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
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Newcastle United are in advanced talks with departing Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly, with West Ham, Tottenham, Roma and Atletico Madrid also interested in the 25-year-old Englishman, who will be available on a free transfer. (Chronicle), external
Six Premier League clubs - Chelsea, Aston Villa, Newcastle, Everton, Nottingham Forest and Leicester - face having to sell players before the end of June in order to comply with the division's Profit and Sustainability Rules. (Sky Sports), external
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We asked what you think should be the number one priority at Newcastle during the summer.
Here are some of your responses:
Graeme: The first thing we need to do is secure Bruno Guimaraes as a long-term Newcastle player so that Eddie Howe can shape the team around him.
Marco: A replacement for Dan Ashworth would be good before we think about signing players.
Nic: It absolutely has to be an upgraded right-winger. If we're serious about being in Europe every year we cannot start the season with Miguel Almiron as our first-choice right-winger. Jacob Murphy is an alright squad option but we need someone of Gordon's quality on the right side.
Paul: New left-back, Dan Burn got caught out too many times with his lack of pace and gave silly fouls away in dangerous areas. He needs to be a centre-back.
Peter: With European competition off the menu, this summer has to see a continuation of the young quality policy. Bring in talented youngsters who will push the first team, increase our squad depth and build for the next five seasons.
Newcastle are in advanced talks to sign 25-year-old English defender Lloyd Kelly, who Bournemouth say will leave at the end of his contract this summer. Roma and Atletico Madrid are also interested. (Sky Sports), external
Newcastle, Tottenham, Liverpool and West Ham, are interested in Feyenoord's 23-year-old Dutch defender Lutsharel Geertruida. (AD - in Dutch), external
Finally, Sweden striker Alexander Isak says he is enjoying himself at Newcastle United and has no thoughts about leaving. The 24-year-old has been linked with Arsenal. (Fotballskanalen, via Mail), external
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Image source, Newcastle United FCNewcastle United have announced a donation will be made to the club's foundation from its shirt sales.
The Magpies will donate £5 from every 2024-25 home shirt that is sold by the end of August to the Newcastle United Foundation charity.
The initiative follows a recommendation from the club's Fan Advisory Board (FAB) that the club considers a community beneficiary as part of its new in-house retail operations.
On the announcement, Newcastle United chief executive Darren Eales said: "By coming direct to the club to buy a home shirt, our fans will be playing a huge part in supporting the incredible work Newcastle United Foundation does across the North East every day.
"Donations from home shirts will directly benefit programmes across the community, helping the Foundation to continue providing meaningful opportunities that really do change thousands of lives."
The new home shirt will released on Friday, 7 June.
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In the win over Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kieran Tripper became the first Newcastle United player to captain England since Michael Owen against Poland in October 2005, and the fourth overall alongside Alan Shearer and Jack Hill.
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Image source, Getty ImagesNewcastle defender Kieran Trippier says the injury that has ruled him out for much of the final few months of the Premier League season is causing him "no concerns" as prepares to lead England out for their first pre-Euro 2024 friendly at St James' Park on Monday evening.
Trippier was sidelined from early March to mid May with a calf problem but returned for the Magpies' final three league games and will captain the Three Lions for their first match in the city since 2005.
"To be given the trust by Gareth is an amazing feeling," Tripper told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast. "I'm really proud and really looking forward to the game.
"There's no concerns. It was disappointing with the injury at the time but I know in my head I've done everything right to get myself fit and available for firstly my club and then my country. As long as I know I've done that I'm happy.
"I've had a really solid week training and I'm ready to go.
"Pressure should be a privilege no matter if it's a friendly, a tournament, a qualifier. For England there is always going to be pressure but we've all been in pressure situations before with our clubs.
"We shouldn't be shy to say we want to win the tournament. We're not saying that in an arrogant way. We've come so close over the past couple of tournaments so hopefully this is the one where we can go one step forward and bring it back to England."
Image source, Getty ImagesFootball writer for the Mirror Simon Bird says the "brilliant honour" of captaining England at St James' Park is deserved for one of Gareth Southgate's "key lieutenants" Kieran Tripper.
The Magpies defender will lead the Three Lions out at his home stadium against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday evening in the first of two pre-tournament friendlies before the start of Euro 2024 in Germany.
"It's a brilliant honour for him [Tripper]," Bird told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.
"He's been a great servant for Newcastle and a key part of the relaunch of the club over the last two and a half to three years.
"He's spoken really wonderfully about what it will mean to him and having his son next to him as well.
"He's clearly one of Gareth Southgate's absolutely key lieutenants, he was always going to be there if he's fit. The injury dragged on a lot longer than Newcastle thought and we were led to believe. From that respect there was maybe a slight worry but the soundings we were getting were that he'll be back before the end of the season.
"As long as that was the case he was always going to be here and a key part of the squad.
"This kind of thing doesn't happen very often to Newcastle players or players from the north. The whole show moves to Wembley when England play so to have a game for England so close to a tournament in Newcastle, right up in the north, showcasing Trippier and what the fans can add to the occasion is a really good thing for the FA to have done."
The fixture will be the first time England have played at St James' Park since 2005, and Bird believes it is a huge step for Newcastle in its development as a sporting city.
"To bring the England team on the road again, even though it doesn't happen very often, is great," he added.
"It will be massive for Newcastle. As a city which is desperate to put itself on the sporting map, it wants to be seen as a global sporting destination.
"Obviously the football club in this period of growth under the Saudi ownership - they want to be seen as a club who punch their weight with the biggest in the country and do the things that the biggest clubs do.
"Staging major international events is clearly a big tick in that regard."
Newcastle United will attempt to complete a deal for 25-year-old Bournemouth centre-back Lloyd Kelly this week. (Telegraph), external
Image source, Getty ImagesNewcastle United have confirmed the appointment of Brad Miller as the club's new chief operating officer.
A former chartered surveyor, Miller has previously held senior leadership and advisory roles primarily in the aviation and property industries.
He arrives from Ferrovial Vertiports which operates major aviation facilities around the world.
Newcastle CEO Darren Eales said: "Brad is an exceptional operator and we are delighted to welcome him to the Newcastle United family.
"He brings with him an outstanding track record in both operational and developmental projects, and his creative, collaborative and strategic leadership will be a huge asset to us as we continue to strive for best-in-class in all that we do."
Miller said: "I am looking forward to helping Newcastle United to move forward with its ambitious, sustainable development plans and to working alongside such dedicated and passionate people.
"It is an incredibly exciting and unique time for everyone involved with the club."
Image source, Getty ImagesNewcastle United have confirmed five first-team players will leave the club at the end of their contracts this summer.
Long-serving duo Paul Dummett and Matt Ritchie are among those leaving, alongside goalkeeper Loris Karius, defender Kell Watts and midfielder Jeff Hendrick.
Defender Dummett is the Magpies' current longest-serving player. He joined the academy at the age of nine and will depart after 23 years at the club.
The 32-year-old made his senior debut in debut in January 2013 and has amassed 215 competitive appearances, scoring on four occasions and being a consistent performer at the back.
Ritchie arrived at the club from Bournemouth in July 2016, going on to make 215 appearances and score 25 goals.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe thanked the players for their contributions and said: "It's easy to judge players by appearances and goals, but the contribution made to the club by Paul and Matt in particular really has been immeasurable over many years.
"They have had a huge influence on our progress as a team and as a club.
"Their dedication, professionalism and leadership in the dressing room during my time here has been first class, and they will bring undoubted quality and experience to their next clubs."
Newcastle United are pushing for an answer about a potential deal for defender Tosin Adarabioyo, with the 26-year-old set to leave Fulham this summer when his contract expires. (Talksport), external
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Paris St-Germain are ready to battle Manchester City and Arsenal for £100m-rated Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. (Goal, external)
Chelsea are considering rivalling Newcastle for 26-year-old defender Tosin Adarabioyo, who will be a free agent when his Fulham contract expires next month. (The i, external)
The Magpies are considering a £20m bid for Burnley's England Under-21 goalkeeper James Trafford. (Mail, external)
Southampton will try to sign Newcastle winger Ryan Fraser on a permanent deal after a successful loan spell. (Daily Echo, external)
Paris St-Germain and the Netherlands midfielder Xavi Simons, 21, wants to join Barcelona, despite interest from Newcastle, RB Leipzig, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Manchester United. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish, external)
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The team on BBC Radio Newcastle's Total Sport podcast have been looking back on Sir Bobby Robson and the memories the legendary manager left behind.
Listen to Justin Lockwood, who has covered the Magpies extensively, on the podcast here
Image source, Getty ImagesManchester United's FA Cup win means Chelsea will play in the Europa Conference League next season and Newcastle United will not play in Europe at all.
The Red Devils' victory has secured them a spot in the Europa League, despite only finishing eighth in the Premier League, forcing the sixth-placed Blues into the Conference League.
The Magpies finished higher than United on goal difference but had needed Manchester City to win to keep their European place.
