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:
5. Man City eye shock Berge move
Manchester City are interested in a shock move for Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge as they look to replace Fernandinho, who is out of contract at the end of the season. (Voetbal24) Photo: Catherine Ivill
6. Man Utd could join Konate race
Manchester United could join Liverpool in the race to sign RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate, who is expected to cost around £34million. Sevilla's Jules Kounde and Villarreal’s Pau Torres are prime targets. (Eurosport) Photo: ALEXANDER HASSENSTEIN
7. Leicester tracking Doig
Leicester City have joined Manchester City, Leeds United and Arsenal in the race for 18-year-old Hibernian sensation Josh Doig. The full-back is under contract at Easter Road until the summer of 2025. (The Sun) Photo: Mark Runnacles
8. Leeds-linked Faivre offered contract
Leeds-linked Romain Faivre has been offered a contract of around £5.2million-a-year by Saudi outfit Al-Hilal. Marcelo Bielsa’s side now need to move quickly if they are to bring the 22-year-old Frenchman to Elland Road. (France Football via Sport Witness) Photo: FRED TANNEAU