The Magpies are looking to build some positive momentum ahead of the upcoming season, as they look to improve on the 2020/21 campaign and push up the table early on.
Meanwhile, ex-Chelsea and England star John Terry has been tipped to become a surprise eventual successor to Steve Bruce at St James' Park, with ex-Celtic and West Ham man Frank McAvennie claiming the 40-year-old would be an ideal candidate for the role.
He claimed: "He’ll get a job no problem. I think he’s doing the right thing by taking a bit of time but there’s no doubt he wants that chance. He’ll be watching what happens, he’s got a name that will get him into any club.
“Who knows? Looking at who might be under pressure, Bruce always is. I see him (Terry]) at Newcastle and I honestly think he’ll be a damned good manager.
“He would give some fresh ideas, I’m sure he’s very different to Bruce but it’s a huge job. How many top-class coaches did he work under at Chelsea? He must have picked up a few things. It won’t be long before he’ll be back in the Premier League.”
In other news, the Magpies' final pre-season friendly - a game against fellow Premier League side Norwich City - could be in jeopardy, after the Canaries were forced to cancel games against Coventry City and Sheffield United due to a small number of Covid cases in the squad.
We’ve gathered the best of today’s Premier League transfer speculation below…
5. Foxes keeping tabs on Pereira
Leicester City are the latest side to take an interest in West Brom winger Matheus Pereira, who is expected to fetch a fee of around £30m. Leeds United and West Ham have also been heavily linked with the Brazilian ace. (Mirror) Photo: Pool
6. Gerrard uninterested in Liverpool speculation
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has batted away suggestions that he could be Jurgen Klopp's eventual successor at Anfield, insisting he's settled and happy with Rangers. The Gers won their first top tier title in a decade last season. (ESPN) Photo: Ian MacNicol
7. Hammers could target Zouma
West Ham United are looking to sign Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma, who has been tipped to leave the Blues this summer. The Hammers are set to offer £20m for the Champions League winner, although the Blues are likely to hold out for a higher fee. (Sky Sports) Photo: Manu Fernandez - Pool
8. Spurs favourites to sign Damsgaard over Leeds
Spurs have been named the bookies' favourites to sign Sampdoria sensation Mikkel Damsgaard ahead of Leeds United and Liverpool. The Dane was a breakout star at Euro 2020, and scored a stunning free-kick in his side's semi-final clash against England. (SkyBet) Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS