We are entering the final stretch of the January transfer window and potential Newcastle United outgoings are still dominating the headlines. Miguel Almiron is poised to depart in the coming days, securing an emotional return to MLS side Atlanta United - but other exits are potentially in the offing on Tyneside.

Eddie Howe wants to keep the bulk of his first-team squad at St James' Park but is firmly aware of his club's need to become better sellers when it comes to offloading fringe players in the new world of Profit and Sustainability Rules [PSR]. Interestingly, a host of players struggling to break into the Newcastle first-team are being eyed close to home and further afield.

Chronicle Live takes a look at the number of senior players who are facing uncertain futures as the end of the winter window nears, with sporting director Paul Mitchell set for a busy final few days.

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Matt Targett

The big Newcastle story of recent days revolves around the future of left-back Matt Targett. One of Howe's first signings as Magpies boss, the former Southampton and Aston Villa man has been linked with a move to Championship promotion hopefuls Leeds United.

Chronicle Live understand talk of an imminent Elland Road switch is wide of the mark, with no official bid for Targett said to have been launched as of Thursday morning. However, with the 29-year-old playing just 11 minutes of top flight football this term, an exit before Monday's deadline would not come as a surprise.

Would Newcastle have to replace Targett should he depart? That is up for debate. The full-back is, arguably, third choice on the left-side of Howe's defence - behind Lewis Hall and Lloyd Kelly - at present and under-21 star Dylan Charlton has already caught the eye of Howe in recent months.

Lloyd Kelly

Speaking of Lloyd Kelly, he is another defender who has attracted interest from interested parties in recent weeks. Howe has continued to insist he does not want to lose the 26-year-old, signed on a free last summer, despite the player's inability to sideline Fabian Schar, Dan Burn or Sven Botman of late.

Kelly is another who has endured limited game time of late but is seen as a valued member of Howe's squad, with the Newcastle chief insisting the likes of Fenerbahce and Juventus have not submitted adequate offers for the versatile defender despite recent interest.

The Turkish side look to have baulked at United's hefty valuation for the player, while Juventus have moved on to other targets in the form of Chelsea defender Renato Veiga and West Ham United centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo.

Kelly has not asked to leave and talk of a departure during this trading period has cooled significantly in recent days.

Sean Longstaff

Sean Longstaff could have left Newcastle for mega-money a few seasons ago, with Manchester United once ready to splash the cash on the Toon academy graduate. This time around it is fellow Premier League side Everton in the mix.

Reports in recent days suggest the Toffees are considering a late punt for the midfielder, who looks a pretty decent fit for David Moyes' side at first glance. With a wealth of Premier League - and now Champions League - experience, the feeling is that Longstaff would thrive with regular minutes elsewhere in the top flight.

Chronicle Live understands the 27-year-old has fallen behind Lewis Miley in Newcastle's pecking order, with an exit now more likely than this time last year when Longstaff found himself playing regularly for the first-team. Since December 21st the central midfielder has played just five minutes of Premier League football.

The question that lingers now is how much would it take for Newcastle to part ways? £12m has been mooted but a fee of that nature feels like the north east outfit are selling themselves short.

Kieran Trippier

It wouldn't be a Newcastle United transfer window without Kieran Trippier being linked with an exit. The experienced full-back has featured 16 times for the first-team this term and is the ideal competition for young gun Tino Livramento on the right of the defence.

Trippier has long been linked with an exit, whether it was to Bayern Munich 12 months ago or a move to Saudi Arabia or Turkey like last summer. This time around, as the deadline rapidly approaches, it is again interest from Turkey that is beginning to grow.

Galatasaray are said to be keen on the 34-year-old this month, with the Super Lig window open until February 11 - a full eight days after Newcastle can no longer sign players. Whether one last challenge abroad, with a decent pay packet, will attract the former Tottenham defender remains to be seen.

Trippier is still a key member of the club's leadership group and holds significant sway in the St James' Park dressing room. Howe won't want to lose such a character easily but may have used all his credit persuading the right-back to stay in the previous two windows.

Odysseas Vlachodimos

What an unusual move this has been... Odysseas Vlachodimos swapped Nottingham for Newcastle in the summer, with Elliot Anderson heading in the opposite direction. The latter has flourished at the City Ground, while the former has played a bit-part role under Howe.

Vlachodimos is firmly Newcastle's third-choice stopper with just 45 minutes of competitive football to his name between the sticks for the club. The writing has been on the wall since early in the campaign, when Martin Dubravka was selected ahead of him for the Carabao Cup clash with AFC Wimbledon.

The Greek No 1 remains a popular member of Newcastle's goalkeeping group, along with Nick Pope, Dubravka, John Ruddy and Mark Gillespie - but it's quite clear he is available this month for the right price. Saudi side Al-Shabab, for example, know this after attempting to sign the goalkeeper after missing out on a deal for Dubravka.

Vlachodimos didn't fancy swapping the Newcastle bench for Saudi riches and instead would prefer to stay in Europe. The question is, will another offer arrive before Monday's deadline?