Two wins and two draws in April has lifted Steve Bruce’s side nine points above the relegation zone, just as it seemed the walls were caving in.
Joe Willock has grabbed most of the headlines with three goals in three substitute appearances as calls for a permanent deal increase from supporters.
Bruce, United’s head coach, says he would love to keep the on-loan Arsenal man on Tyneside next season but admits it is up to Mikel Arteta.
And, if the figure £20million is indeed his price tag, then the Magpies could struggle to land him.
"I'd love to, it's whether Arsenal would,” said Bruce, when asked about signing Willock last week.
"We have to have conversations with Arsenal over it, Arsenal can see he has progressed with us.
"He is only young, only 21. To score his fourth goal, three of them off the bench. I was delighted for him."
Meanwhile, we’ve gathered the best of today’s Premier League speculation involving Newcastle United and the rest of their top-flight rivals below:
1. PSV eye Propper reunion
PSV want to re-sign Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Davy Propper. Graham Potter reportedly wants around £8.6million for the Dutchman. (The Argus) Photo: Mike Hewitt
2. Rodgers not interested in Tottenham job
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has no desire to talk to Tottenham about the vacant managerial role as he believes the Foxes have the potential to regularly challenge for European places. (Sky Sports) Photo: ANDREW BOYERS
3. Spurs eye Celtic's Soro
Meanwhile, Spurs are monitoring Celtic’s Ismaila Soro, despite the Ivory Coast-born midfielder rarely featuring under former boss Neil Lennon. (Daily Mail) Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN
4. Real want to keep Odegaard
Real Madrid have no intention of selling Martin Odegaard to Arsenal. The Norwegian has scored one goal in 10 appearances since his loan move to the Emirates in January. (AS) Photo: Julian Finney