The Magpies have been linked with a host of players already this summer, and expected to strengthen in some key areas as they look for an improved season following a fairly underwhelming showing in the previous campaign.
Meanwhile, ex-Sunderland defender Anton Ferdinand has revealed he turned down a move to the Magpies back in 2008, and said: “Newcastle wanted me first, but I turned them down. At the time Newcastle were going through a transitional period upstairs in the boardroom, and they were unstable.
“West Ham were unstable at the time too with the Icelandic people (the owners). Then Sunderland came in and bid £8million. West Ham accepted it, and I remember the chief executive and sporting director, Gianlucia Nani, came to me and said 'Anton, we've accepted a bid for you, £8million to Sunderland’.
“I said 'I'm not going’. He went 'what? Anton, Roy Keane’s the manager – he'll be good for you. You should go’. I said 'if Roy Keane will be good for me, then bring him here?'. That conversation ended, and for a week he kept coming to me saying 'Anton, you've got to go, please’.
“The last straw for me was 'Anton please the club is in financial struggles, it could go under if you don't go’. It pulled on my heartstrings a bit."
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Newcastle United and the rest of the Premier League, as the reaction to last season and the build-up to summer transfer window continues:
5. Whites look to win race for Miller
Leeds United are rumoured to be closing in on a move for Birmingham City wonderkid Amari Miller. The 18-year-old sensation broke into the Blues' first team last season, and has also been linked with Everton. (Football Insider) Photo: RUI VIEIRA
6. Grealish linked with shock Chelsea move
A shock report has claimed that Chelsea are eyeing a £100m move for Aston Villa talisman Jack Grealish, despite the player being heavily linked with Man City. He scored six goals and 12 assists despite missing 12 games through injury last season. (The Sun) Photo: Catherine Ivill
7. Spurs ready Fonseca announced
Spurs are said to be close to announcing the appointment of Paulo Fonseca as their new manager. The 48-year-old left Roma at the end of last season, which saw Jose Mourinho - who had been sacked by Tottenham - replace him. (BBC Sport) Photo: Gabriele Maltinti
8. Leeds tipped to spend big on Traore
Leeds United look set to press on with a move for Wolves' Adama Traore, and are said to be willing to spend a whopping £40m to seal the deal. He's currently taking part at Euro 2020 with Spain. (Eurosport) Photo: Jan Kruger