The Magpies fielded a strong side including the likes of Jamaal Lascelles, Ryan Fraser and Callum Wilson, and got some important minutes under their belts despite being unable to pick up a win.
Speaking after the game, Newcastle boss Steve Bruce spoke out on the ongoing takeover saga that continues to see the club struggle to secure new ownership, and said: “I’m sure they (the travelling support) are (frustrated), and it’s very, very difficult. Very, very difficult.
“Look, I’m a football manager, and the one thing we want is better players. Always. That’s our job, and the one thing a football fan, of any club, wants to see is one or two new faces in pre-season.
“I’ve always said, from day one, that people have to be patient. I think they understand that we haven’t got a bucket load of money to spend on them. So, we’re just going to have to be patient.
“I’ve always said I think we’ll do our business late. We’ve got to wait for the wealthier clubs, and see what they’re doing, and what they’re doing with their young ones and their squads.
So far this summer, the Magpies are one of just two top tier sides who have failed to bring in a single new signing, with Champions League winners Chelsea also keeping their powder dry - although, perhaps not for the same reasons as the Magpies - for later in the window.
We’ve gathered the best of today’s Premier League transfer speculation below…
5. Pogba could boost Man Utd funds
Manchester United have been tipped to part company with £89m star Paul Pogba this summer, as they look to balance the books following the signing of Jadon Sancho and the imminent arrival of Raphael Varane. Pogba is expect to fetch around £50m, with PSG keen. (Telegraph) Photo: FRANCK FIFE
6. Toffees step up chase for Demiral
Everton and Borussia Dortmund are both said to hold "concrete interest" in Juventus defender Merih Demiral, but are likely to have to pay close to £30m to sign the player. He's been capped on 24 occasions for Turkey, and his own-goal opened the scoring at Euro 2020 in a 3-0 loss to Italy. (Calciomercato) Photo: VALENTYN OGIRENKO
7. Blues swoop for Kounde
Chelsea are understood to have opened talks with Sevilla, over a move for their highly-rated defender Jules Kounde. The 22-year-old France international has a £68m release clause, but the Blues are aiming to secure him for less. (Fabrizio Romano) Photo: Franck Fife - Pool
8. Whites to battle Juve for Danish ace
Leeds United have been tipped to battle the likes of Juventus and Spurs for Sampdoria's £26m-rated winger Mikkel Damsgaard. He lit up Euro 2020 with some dazzling displays for Denmark, who reached the semi-finals of the competition. (Sport Witness) Photo: PAUL ELLIS