Indeed, Magpies fans could be back inside St James’s Park before the end of the season.
The Premier League is planning for the return of supporters for the final two rounds of matches this season, according to chief executive Richard Masters.
Up to 10,000 supporters will be allowed back inside stadiums from May 17 under the proposed roadmap out of coronavirus lockdown published by last month.
However, the ensure competitive balance, there are plans to move the penultimate round of games, scheduled for the third weekend of May, to May 18-20, meaning some Newcastle supporters could be back inside St James’s Park, which last hosted fans on February 29 last year, for the home game against Sheffield United.
"Hopefully the final two fixtures of our season will have up to 10,000 supporters in them all," said Masters. "We've got to go past those first initial steps in the government's roadmap to get there, so hopefully that’ll be a fantastic finale to end the season."
And hos hoping fora tactical change from Steve Bruce may be left disappointed.
“We’ve played a certain way for the past six or seven weeks now,” said United’s head coach.
"I spoke briefly on it last week, and said we didn’t want to change the shape – or the way we’ve gone about it.
But, as always, there is still plenty of transfer talk swirling around the internet this morning...
Here, we take a look at the rest of the transfer talk Newcastle United’s top-flight rivals:
5. Spurs traget Saint
Tottenham are looking at a move for Southampton centre-back Jannik Vestergaard, with the 28-year-old’s contract with the south coast club running until summer 2022. (Sunday Mirror) Photo: Clive Brunskill
6. Whites eye Liverpool starlet
Liverpool youngster Yasser Larouci is on Marcelo Bielsa’s radar. Reports suggest that the 20-year-old is set to leave Liverpool in the summer. (Sunday Mirror) Photo: Alex Pantling
7. Ivan Toney latest
Brentford boss Thomas Frank is adamant speculation surrounding Ivan Toney's future will not have an impact on the striker. The former Peterborough United star is the subject of reported interest from Leeds United. (West London Sport) Photo: Gareth Copley
8. Whites striker set for exit
Leeds United striker Rafa Mujica is set to leave Elland Road in the summer after joining Las Palmas on loan in January. “There’s an agreement in which UD Las Palmas can extend the contract beyond June 30th. If his performance continues as it’s been going, he must continue here," the club’s president said. (Various) Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos