Alongside all the excitement over the signings of Nick Pope, Matt Targett, Sven Botman and Alexander Isak, Newcastle needed to offload some players from a bloated squad.
Eddie Howe’s decision to omit players from his 25-man Premier League squad in January highlighted the need for the Magpies to trim their squad - even before they added any new talent to their ranks.
It took a while during the summer, with very little movement early doors, but eventually Newcastle were able to move on enough players to trim the squad.
But how have these players settled at their new clubs and what kind of impact have they made during their first few months away from Newcastle?
Here, we take a look at how 12 players that left Newcastle United this summer, either on loan or on a permanent basis, are getting on in their new surroundings:
It took a while during the summer, with very little movement early doors, but eventually Newcastle were able to move on enough players to trim the squad.
5. Dwight Gayle (Stoke City - free transfer)
After falling down the pecking order at St James’s Park, Gayle moved on a permanent deal to Championship side Stoke City this summer. Gayle has a fantastic record in the second-tier and many in the Potteries would have hoped his goals could help fire Stoke up the Championship. However, Gayle has had a disappointing start to the season under ex-Sunderland boss Alex Neil and has failed to score in 13 appearances in all competitions as Stoke languish in the bottom half of the table. Photo: Michael Regan
6. Jeff Hendrick (Reading - loan)
Reading had a transfer embargo placed on them this summer, limiting Paul Ince’s side to free transfer and loan deals. They moved for Hendrick early in the summer and despite being one of the pre-season favourites for relegation, they have started the season superbly and currently find themselves in the playoff picture. Hendrick has one goal in 13 league appearances so far this season. Photo: Ryan Pierse
7. Ciaran Clark (Sheffield United - loan)
The Blades are flying in the Championship but a hamstring injury means Clark has played only a limited part in their successes this season. The Republic of Ireland international hasn’t featured since the beginning of August. Photo: Marc Atkins
8. Matty Longstaff (Colchester United - loan)
League One side Barnsley had been heavily linked with a move for Longstaff so it was a surprise to see him move to the fourth-tier again, having spent time with Mansfield Town last term. The midfielder has made seven appearances in total for the U’s and netted his penalty in Colchester’s Papa John’s Trophy clash with Gillingham last week. Photo: Stu Forster