Newcastle Transfers: 7 Players Who Definitely Need To Leave This Summer

It's a familiar story. Newcastle United have had another turbulent season, their first win coming eight games in and their next one looking like as certain as Mike Ashley's next pint with the fans. 

With no Pardew to blame anymore, the effortless performances from some players are becoming clearer every week, and it's getting painful to watch. 

A mass exodus of players from the club is long overdue, and there's every chance that this summer could see even more than seven players leaving, despite the small size of the squad. Too many players are passengers; bodies who contribute nothing more than causing issues for team-mates.

The majority of the blame is still levelled at Mike Ashley. He may have spent in the summer, but even marquee signings like Rémy Cabella have failed to perform and others - like Emmanuel Riviere look uncomfortable or unsuited to the Premier League. And it's obvious that a lot more has to be done to overhaul the club.

Having conceded close to 300 goals so far in their last five Premier League seasons, it's clear the defence is the first line to be improved, but they are far from the only ones who need to be considered for the chop this close-season...

"Iron Mike" may have started the new season as the fans' "Most Improved Player" as voted for by fans, but the phrase "form is temporary, class is permanent" is more appropriate for him than anyone else. He's just not up to the physical pressures of the Premier League.

He's one of the tallest defenders in the Premier League, coming in at 6 ft 4 in, but he fails to compete for headers, has no power through his neck and is too easily out-muscled or out-paced. And then there's the small matter of him punting 50-yard balls upfield under no pressure, and that's when he isn't just aimlessly turning on the ball inviting pressure.

In short, it's time for him to pack his bags.