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:
9. Freddie Woodman (Preston North End - undisclosed fee)
Woodman’s nine-year stay on Tyneside came to an end this summer when he moved to Deepdale. He has had great success on loan in the Championship before and he looks like repeating these successes having kept nine clean sheets in just 14 league games so far this campaign. Photo: Stu Forster
10. Martin Dubravka (Manchester United - loan)
Dubravka is ineligible to face Newcastle United this weekend after moving to Manchester United on-loan this summer. Despite describing the move to Old Trafford as an ‘incredible’ opportunity, the Slovakian has yet to make an appearance for the Red Devils. Dubravka will act as competition for David De Gea alongside ex-Burnley stopper Tom Heaton. A £6million transfer for Dubravka will be triggered if certain playing conditions are met this season. Photo: Manchester United
11. Isaac Hayden (Norwich City - loan)
Hayden has yet to make an appearance for the Canaries as he continues to recover from a knee injury. The 27-year-old would join Norwich on a permanent basis at the end of his loan deal should certain playing conditions be met. Photo: Ian MacNicol