In
Ben Mee (defender, Man City, loan), Kieran Trippier (defender, Man City, loan)
Out
Steven Thompson (attacker, St Mirren), Tyrone Mears (defender, Bolton), Chris Eagles (midfielder, Bolton), Chris Iwelumo (attacker, Watford), Clarke Carlisle (defender, Preston, loan)
Target
Fans will expect the play-offs but Howe may well have to be content with mid-table unless he can bring in more players.