Here are the NINE European free agents Newcastle United could sign in the summer to bolster their Premier League squad

By James Copley
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 9th May 2019, 09:27 GMT

The Magpies could be looking at European free agents as Rafa Benitez looks to cement Newcastle's Premier League status once more - and some of these players, due to be out of contract in the summer, could attract his attention.

Scroll down the page and click next to see the selection of quality European talent Newcastle could sign.

Could Mario Balotelli be on his way to Tyneside?placeholder image
Could Mario Balotelli be on his way to Tyneside?
Why always him? The controversial former Manchester City and Liverpool striker's contract is up in the summer after scoring eight goals in 12 Ligue 1 matches this season.placeholder image
Why always him? The controversial former Manchester City and Liverpool striker's contract is up in the summer after scoring eight goals in 12 Ligue 1 matches this season.
Ben Arfa inspired Rennes to a historic French Cup victory over Neymar's Paris Saint-Germain this season and used to play for Newcastle - could a return be on the cards?placeholder image
Ben Arfa inspired Rennes to a historic French Cup victory over Neymar's Paris Saint-Germain this season and used to play for Newcastle - could a return be on the cards?
The 29-year-old Algeria international winger boasts 36 goals in 139 games for Porto and has played in the Champions League.placeholder image
The 29-year-old Algeria international winger boasts 36 goals in 139 games for Porto and has played in the Champions League.
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