Jack Colback, Henri Saivet, Rolando Aarons, Achraf Lazaar and Jamie Sterry were all nudged out by head coach Bruce and currently find themselves on the lookout for new clubs.
But where next for the fivesome? Here’s a list of the transfer windows which remain open on the continent – some a little closer to home than others.
. PRESTON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Jack Colback of Newcastle United during a pre-season friendly match between Preston North End and Newcastle United at Deepdale on July 27, 2019 in Preston, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
PRESTON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Jack Colback of Newcastle United during a pre-season friendly match between Preston North End and Newcastle United at Deepdale on July 27, 2019 in Preston, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) | Getty Images Photo: Alex Livesey
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