The Magpies have a host of players on the books who could head out of the clubs in the coming weeks and months, and with funds seemingly tight on Tyneside, it may well be that offloading some assets is actively encouraged.
One player who has found himself on the periphery this term is Matty Longstaff.
The youngster hasn’t featured for the Toon Army since a busy festive period, and has previously had offers from elsewhere to his boyhood club.
But according to former West Ham striker Frank McAvennie, Steve Bruce has made the right choice by omitting him from his plans in recent months.
Speaking to Football Insider about the midfielder, the Scot said: “They were playing without him and getting results so Bruce has been proved right there.
“It’s not a popular thing to say but he’s been proved right. The young boy wants games and I have no problem with that.
“If you aren’t getting a game, go and play somewhere else. If he’s that desperate, he could drop down the leagues to find football.
“He’s English as well, he won’t just sit and take the money. He will want to go and play football wherever he can get it.”
The 21-year-old signed a new two-year contract in August last year after making 15 appearances during his breakthrough season – which included a winner at home to Manchester United on his debut.
We’ve gathered the best of today’s Premier League transfer speculation below...
![Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister will not be moving to Atletico Mineiro this summer, with the Brazilian side's manager seemingly 'angry' at the suggestion. (Galotube)
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1. Mac Allister staying put
Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister will not be moving to Atletico Mineiro this summer, with the Brazilian side's manager seemingly 'angry' at the suggestion. (Galotube) (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) Photo: Naomi Baker
![Stoke City defender Nathan Collins is said to be the subject of a new £12m bid from long-term admirers Burnley, with the Clarets hopeful that their improved offer will be accepted. (The Sun)
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2. Burnley bid for Collins
Stoke City defender Nathan Collins is said to be the subject of a new £12m bid from long-term admirers Burnley, with the Clarets hopeful that their improved offer will be accepted. (The Sun) (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Davidson
![Leicester City are said to have Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma top of their list of potential replacements, should Wilfred Ndidi leave. (Get French Football News)
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3. Foxes want Bissouma
Leicester City are said to have Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma top of their list of potential replacements, should Wilfred Ndidi leave. (Get French Football News) (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Photo: Mike Hewitt
![Watford are plotting a move for Sassuolo attacking midfielder Filip Djuricic this summer. (Tutto Mercato Web)
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4. Hornets plot Djuricic swoop
Watford are plotting a move for Sassuolo attacking midfielder Filip Djuricic this summer. (Tutto Mercato Web) (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) Photo: Francesco Pecoraro