And with Steve Bruce thought to have been handed a modest transfer budget, outgoings could be key if the Newcastle boss is keen to boost what he has available to spend.
So which players could be allowed to leave the club this summer? We take a look at nine players who could depart St James’s Park before the 2020/21 campaign kicks-off:
9. Dwight Gayle
The striker was a regular under Steve Bruce towards the end of the Premier League season, but could well be on the radar of clubs looking to bolster their own attacking options. It would be interesting to see how much a concrete bid for Gayle would test Newcastle's resolve. Photo: OWEN HUMPHREYS
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