One player who will be looking to make a real impact this season is goalkeeper Freddie Woodman, who looks set to break into the side after spending an extensive period out on loan.
He revealed: “Firstly, I think I’m a different person for spending two years away from Newcastle, and obviously a different player.
“I’ve grown up a lot more, and probably matured on the football field as well. I’m happy with where I’m at. When I was younger I used to think there was a plan, and if I didn’t get this loan at this time I was frustrated.
“As you get older, you realise everything happens and falls into place. It just sort of happens, and the most important thing is that you go and play – and play well.”
He continued: “I didn’t really hit me at the time, but now I look back and think about playing at St James’ Park in front of 52,000, I’m more proud of it now than I was at the time, if that makes sense.
“It’s almost strange. Coming away from the club for an amount of time you actually realise how big the club is. I got caught up in being around the football club all the time, and you take yourself out of that down here, and hear people talk about Newcastle, and everyone says ‘it’s a massive club’.
“When you think ‘I’ve played for that football club, sat on the bench in the Premier League a number of times since I was 17’, you think ‘yeah, that’s a decent achievement’.
“It gives me the urge to play more. It’s nice to be removed from that to realise how big a football club that I’m at.”
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“I’ve grown up a lot more, and probably matured on the football field as well. I’m happy with where I’m at. When I was younger I used to think there was a plan, and if I didn’t get this loan at this time I was frustrated.
5. Foxes favourites to sign Cahill
Leicester City have been named the surprise favourites to sign free agent defender Gary Cahill, ahead of Bournemouth and Rangers. The Foxes are in need of cover at the back, after defender Wesley Fofana broke his leg in a pre-season friendly. (SkyBet) Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS
6. Seagulls sign Mitoma
Brighton snapped up Japanese midfielder Kaoru Mitoma, and loaned him out to Belgian outfit Royal Union Saint-Gilloise. The 24-year-old, who has signed a four-year deal, was part of Japan's Olympic football team, who lost their bronze medal showdown against Mexico. (BBC Sport) Photo: Masashi Hara
7. Leeds and Burnley target could leave Forest
The likes of Leeds United and Burnley look to have received a transfer boost, with their rumoured mutual target Brennan Johnson said to still be causing Nottingham Forest headaches, with a contract extension still looking some way off. He's thought to be valued at around £10m. (The Athletic) Photo: Laurence Griffiths
8. Red Devils pull plug on Trippier move
Manchester United are said to have ended their interest in Atletico Madrid full-back Kieran Trippier, after being put off by his lofty £34m asking price. Existing option Diogo Dalot is now expected to be given a shot next season instead. (Daily Mail) Photo: JOHN SIBLEY