The state of some of these contracts given out. 3 years for Gayle who Bruce wouldn't even play.

Karl Darlow

Five year contract in 2020, will be aged 34 when it ends in 2025.

Jacob Murphy

Six year contract in July 2021, will be aged 32 when it ends in 2027.

Ciaran Clark

Two and a half year contract in January 2021, will be aged 33 when it ends in 2023.

Dwight Gayle

Thee year contract in July 2021, will be aged 34 when it ends in 2024.

Matt Ritchie

Three years and four months contract in March 2020, will be aged 33 when it ends in 2023.


Isaac Hayden

Six year contract in 2020, will be aged 31 when it ends in 2026.

Jonjo Shelvey

Three years and four months contract in March 2020, will be aged 31 when it ends in 2023.

Jamaal Lascelles

Six year contract in 2018, will be aged 30 when it ends in 2024.

Jeff Hendrick

Four year contract in 2020, will be aged 32 when it ends in 2024.