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With the January transfer window fast approaching, inevitably all the talk has turned towards potential incomings at Newcastle United rather than outgoings next month.

Such transfers will not only be crucial for the make-up of United’s squad come the end of January, but also come summer time because there are seven Magpies whose contracts expire at the end of the season.

Depending on whether or not Steve McClaren is able to strengthen adequately in January could impact on those players’ long-term futures at the club, and whether or not they are offered extended deals.

Here are the seven players whose Newcastle contracts are up in the summer:

Age: 29

Appearances: 260

Goals: 15

The Newcastle academy product has not played since August after the latest in a long line of injuries but, on his day, he can still bring vital leadership qualities to the Magpies side.

At 29, United will be reluctant to extend the contract of a player who has had fitness problems throughout his career.

However, should McClaren decide Taylor’s presence in the dressing room is still needed, a new deal could yet be offered.

Likelihood of a being offered a new deal: 70-30 chance Taylor will not receive an extension

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Age: 32

Appearances: 170

Goals: 2

Sent on loan to Wolverhampton Wanderers earlier in the season after being deemed surplus to requirements, Williamson was later recalled after Jamaal Lascelles picked up an injury.

Upon recalling Williamson, McClaren said the centre-back’s “experience” could prove vital throughout the busy festive schedule.

Despite that, the 32-year-old will still almost certainly move on either next month or once his contract expires.

Likelihood of a being offered a new deal: Slim

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Age: 29

Appearances: 56

Goals: 2

The French midfielder has never nailed down a starting place on St James’ Park since arriving at the club and has failed to make an appearance in black-and-white stripes for more than 18 months.

Having spent last season on loan at Ligue 1 Guingamp, he has failed to play even once for McClaren and has no future on Tyneside.

Likelihood of a being offered a new deal: Slim to zero

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Age: 26

Appearances: 76

Goals: 3

Alan Pardew was convinced by Sir Alex Ferguson to take a chance on the French winger during the summer of 2011 but, despite a couple of high points, Obertan’s United career has never taken off.

Very much a confidence player, on the few occasions he has looked promising at St James’ Park he has picked up an injury which has stinted his progress.

Intriguingly, Obertan did start the season in McClaren’s side and looked good, but another injury has robbed him of gametime and he will likely depart in the summer.

Likelihood of a being offered a new deal: Slim

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(Image: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)

Age: 20

Appearances: 10

Goals: 2

Newcastle want to keep hold of the winger who has made just 10 appearances due to a succession of injuries since first breaking into the United first-team squad at the beginning of last season.

The England Under-20 international has an ‘X-factor’ about him but, as of yet, he is yet to agree terms with United for an extension.

Talks though will likely resume within the coming months.

Likelihood of a being offered a new deal: Highly likely

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Freddie Woodman (Goalkeeper)

(Image: 2015 Newcastle United)

Age: 18

Appearances: 0

The England Under-19 international excelled while on loan at Crawley Town earlier this season before being recalled following Tim Krul’s injury.

After appearing on Newcastle’s bench for a few Premier League games, he is now back with the Under-21 squad and he will almost certainly be offered a new deal.

Likelihood of a being offered a new deal: Highly likely

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Kevin Mbabu (Full-Back)

Age: 20

Appearances: 4

Goals: 0

Just a few months ago, it looked certain that Mbabu would depart Tyneside having never made a first-team appearance.

But, after answering McClaren’s call against Chelsea in October, Mbabu impressed and, but for injury, would have played more than four times this season.

At the moment a contract extension offer hangs in the balance, but his chances are certainly increasing after this season’s performances.

Likelihood of a being offered a new deal: 50-50 at the moment, but chances increasing