Newcastle United made some quality signings, bringing in the likes of lethal striker Callum Wilson and exciting full-back Jamal Lewis to bolster their ranks. Steve Bruce also moved on a number of players to freshen up the squad. Here's a look at how every player to leave St James' Park last summer is getting on so far this season.
. VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - OCTOBER 31: Florian Lejeune of Deportivo Alaves battles for possession with Lionel Messi of Barcelona during the La Liga Santander match between Deportivo Alavés and FC Barcelona at Estadio de Mendizorroza on October 31, 2020 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. Sporting stadiums around Spain remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)
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. Dan Barlaser - Rotherham United - Permanent deal
After a successful loan spell at the New York Stadium last season, the promising midfielder was snapped up by the Millers. Despite his side's struggles in the new campaign, he's impressed with two goals in nine league games. Photo: Lewis Storey
. Jack Colback - Nottingham Forest - Permanent deal
After falling out of favour at St James' Park, Colback was finally moved on to the Championship side. He's played every league game for his new club so far this season, racking up an 87.5% average passing accuracy. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
. Jake Turner - Morecambe - Loan
The ex-England youth international joined the League Two outfit on loan to gain some first-team experience. He's kept three clean sheets, the best of which was his league debut against Cheltenham where he made eight saves. Photo: James Chance
. Freddie Woodman - Swansea City - Loan
Another Magpies stopper out on loan, Woodman returned to Wales for a second consecutive temporary spell, after signing a new deal in August. The Swans are currently sixth in the table, just two points off the top of the league. Photo: Mike Hewitt
5. Rob Elliot - Released
The 34-year-old goalkeeper is still looking for a new club, after being released by Newcastle back in June. Photo: Ian MacNicol
6. Jamie Sterry - South Shields FC - Permanent deal
After being released, Sterry was snapped up by the Northern Premier League outfit. His new club are currently sixth in the league table. Photo: Ian MacNicol
7. Nabil Bentaleb - FC Schalke - End of loan
After a fairly underwhelming half-season loan spell at St James' Park, the Algeria international returned to the Bundesliga outfit. His side have had a nightmare start to the campaign, and are rock bottom with just three points. Photo: Alexander Hassenstein
8. Danny Rose - Spurs - End of loan
He was hotly tipped for deadline day move away from Spurs, but a deal never came to fruition. He's still out in the cold, and hasn't featured for Jose Mourinho's side this season. He'll move on in January, one would imagine. Photo: James Chance