And that has proved to be the case with the Magpies today, with reports again linking them with Juventus defender Radu Dragusin.
The 19-year-old Romanian is out of contract in June, which has reportedly caught the attention of United, Crystal Palace, Tottenham Hotspur and Bundesliga side RB Leipzig.
Italian giants Juve have been keen to tie the promising centre-half down to a new deal but the saga has dragged on since around January time.
However, according to Calciomercato via Sport Witness, "the decisive summit” i.e a contract agreement, is due to take place next week.
It is claimed that “barring sensational twists”, Dragusin will officially turn down interest from Newcastle by putting pen to a paper on a five-year deal at Juventus.
In the defensive area, Steve Bruce and co have decisions to make of their own.
As it stands, Federico Fernandez and Fabian Schar are out of contract this summer – although United do hold a one-year option on the latter.
Meanwhile, a former Newcastle academy product is said to be on the radar of Everton.
Here are the latest transfer headlines from Newcastle and their Premier League rivals:
. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: A general view of the sun setting behind the West stand of St James' Park, during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Leicester City at St. James Park on January 03, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
St James' Park, the home of Newcastle United. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
1. Walcott to join Saints permanently
Theo Walcott will join Southampton permanently in the summer when his season-long loan from Everton ends. (talkSPORT) Photo: Pool
2. Spurs lay groundwork for Sabitzer deal
Tottenham Hotspur are laying the groundwork in a bid to try and prise Marcel Sabitzer away from RB Leipzig as they step up their summer overhaul plans. Contact over a potential deal was made in January. (Football Insider) Photo: Lars Baron
3. Arsenal and Chelsea keep tabs on Calhanoglu
Arsenal, Chelsea and Juventus are keeping an eye on AC Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, who could be available on a free transfer at the end of the season. (Sky Sports Italia) Photo: OZAN KOSE
4. Gunners consider Lacazette sale
Arsenal will consider selling Alexandre Lacazette in the summer transfer window with Inter Milan, Roma, Sevilla and Atletico Madrid all interested in signing the 29-year-old Frenchman. (90min) Photo: Catherine Ivill