Whilst there will be money to spend when the transfer window opens, free agents could be a good way for Newcastle United to add quality to their squad, whilst also staying in-line with Financial Fair Play restrictions.
Seemingly this summer, more than ever, some of the biggest names in football could be available for teams to snap-up on a free transfer.
Whilst nothing is official just yet, superstars like Anotnio Rudiger, Franck Kessie and Kylian Mbappe look like moving clubs on a free this summer.
But what about the others whose futures haven’t quite been decided yet? Should Newcastle United be looking to swoop for these players when the window opens?
Here, we take a look at some of Europe’s brightest talents that could be available for Newcastle United to sign on a free transfer this summer:
9. Ousmane Dembele
Dembele still hasn’t re-signed with Barcelona and so could be on the move this summer. The Frenchman’s recent form hasn’t been headline making, however, there is still undoubted quality to be unleashed by the right club should he move from the Camp Nou. Photo: PAU BARRENA
10. Jesse Lingard
Lingard looks destined to leave Old Trafford this summer and Newcastle have been made the bookies favourite to land his signature. The Magpies failed with a late move for Lingard in January, however, the power to complete a deal is now in Lingard’s hands, rather than Manchester United’s. Photo: Jan Kruger
11. Paulo Dybala
It looks likely that Dybala will switch Juventus for another Champions League side this summer. However, there are only a select number of clubs in Europe that will be able to afford his wages, could the Magpies take advantage of this? Photo: MARCO BERTORELLO