The Magpies saved what could have been a disastrous campaign with a strong finish last season, and they'll be looking to take their positive momentum into the new season and get off to a strong start - ideally with some quality new players featuring in the side.
Meanwhile, ex-Newcastle United midfielder Dan Barlaser has spoken out on leaving the club to join Rotherham United last year, and said: “I thought I had a very good pre-season (with Newcastle. I did alright against Blackburn and in the Morecambe game, I came on for about 20 minutes and we were 7-0 up at one stage, so you can’t really show yourself that much.
“He (Steve Bruce) had a chat to say I wasn’t going to be in the squad and said I could leave. Really, I could have said ‘I’m not leaving’. I was on a decent wage, I could have stayed and played in the under-23s for a year.“But I thought I’ll go somewhere where I’m wanted in Rotherham, play in the Championship and show what I can do.”
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 the summer transfer window activity and build-up to the eagerly-anticipated new season continues:
“He (Steve Bruce) had a chat to say I wasn’t going to be in the squad and said I could leave. Really, I could have said ‘I’m not leaving’. I was on a decent wage, I could have stayed and played in the under-23s for a year.“But I thought I’ll go somewhere where I’m wanted in Rotherham, play in the Championship and show what I can do.”
5. Sterling not keen on Spurs
Manchester City ace Raheem Sterling is said to have no interest in a move to Spurs, amid rumours he could be used in a player-plus-cash offer to sign Harry Kane. Tottenham are thought to have already rejected an offer in the region of £100m for their star man. (ESPN) Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS
6. Blues linked with Moreno
Chelsea have been tipped to pursue a move for Villarreal striker Gerard Moreno, should they fail in their attempts to land Borussia Dortmund superstar Erling Haaland. Moreno missed a penalty in Spain's 1-1 draw with Poland last weekend. (Mirror) Photo: JAVIER SORIANO
7. Leeds leading Nandez race
Leeds United are said to be ahead of Serie A giants Inter in the race to sign Cagliari's £30m-rated ace Nahitan Nandez. The Uruguayan midfielder had been linked with a move to the San Siro, but Inter have now confirmed their move for Hakan Calhanoglu. (Sport Witness) Photo: Enrico Locci
8. Race heats up for Williams
Leeds United have approached Liverpool with enquiries about want-away full-back Neco Williams. Southampton are leading the race to sign the £10m-rated Wales international but face competition from the Whites, Wolves, Burnley, Aston Villa and Norwich. (Goal) Photo: Naomi Baker