Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has named three players he wants to keep at the club.
Eddie Howe hopes to keep three long-serving Newcastle United players at St James’ Park.
Howe is already planning for next season after the club secured Champions League football on Monday night.
And United’s head coach, speaking ahead of Sunday’s final game of the season against Chelsea, revealed that he wants to keep Paul Dummett and Matt Ritchie, both out of contract at the end of the campaign, at St James’ Park along with Martin Dubravka.
“I very much hope his future’s here – I rate Martin very highly,” said Howe.
Dubravka is set to play against Chelsea after Nick Pope had surgery on his fingers this week.
Howe also reiterated that returning loan players Isaac Hayden and Jeff Hendrick are not in his plans for next season.
Hayden and Hendrick have spent this season at Norwich City and Reading respectively.
“They’ve been great servants for the club, but sometimes you have to make a clear break, really, and focus on the players that are going to be part of our season next year,” said Howe.
