The Magpies finished the 2020/21 campaign on a high, with a string of impressive results seeing the side avoid relegation with time to spare despite looking in danger of going to for much of the season.
Meanwhile, football pundit Frank McAvennie has claimed that Newcastle boss Steve Bruce made the right decision in opting to leave Matty Longstaff out of the team, amid reports that the fans' favourite will ask to leave St James' Park this summer.
The former footballer argued: “He has to go somewhere and play. They were playing without him and getting results so Bruce has been proved right there.
“It’s not a popular thing to say but he’s been proved right. The young boy wants games and I have no problem with that. If you aren’t getting a game, go and play somewhere else. If he’s that desperate, he could drop down the leagues to find football.
“He’s English as well, he won’t just sit and take the money. He will want to go and play football wherever he can get it.”
The 21-year-old old has made 20 senior appearances for the Magpies in his first two seasons, and has been capped at U20 level for England.
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:
1. Arsenal eye ex-Spurs star
Arsenal look set to join the race to sign Atletico Madrid star Kieran Trippier this summer, and could use Hector Bellerin in an exchange to seal the deal. Man Utd have also been heavily linked with the England star. (Marca) Photo: Pool
2. Moyes set to snub Everton
West Ham boss David Moyes has been tipped to snub advances from his former club Everton to remain in charge of the Hammers. The Toffees are one of four Premier League clubs currently looking for a new manager. (Football Insider) Photo: Justin Setterfield
3. Leeds favourites to sign Pereira
Leeds United have been named the firm favourites to sign West Brom winger Matheus Pereira, well ahead of Leicester City and Aston Villa. The Brazilian is expected to leave the Hawthorns this summer, with a £15m price tag likely to attract admirers. (SkyBet) Photo: Michael Steele
4. Magpies keen on Saliba
Newcastle United are rumoured to be eyeing up a loan move for Arsenal defender William Saliba. The £27m defender spent last season on loan with Nice in Ligue 1, and has been capped at youth level by France. (Daily Mail) Photo: JEFF PACHOUD