Would you have them back at St James’s Park? Here’s 13 players who find themselves out-of-contract.
9. JJ Hooper - Grimsby Town
Having spent the back end of last season on loan in the National League, former academy striker JJ Hooper has been released by League Two Grimsby Town. Photo: Pete Norton
10. Nicky Deverdics - Wrexham
Nicky Deverdics, a former NUFC academy product, last played in the North East for Hartlepool United. Cash problems saw him sacrificed at Victoria Park, as Wrexham snapped the creative midfielder up. A lack of games has seen him released. Photo: Frank Reid
11. Adam Campbell - Morecambe
Adam Campbell, in action for Newcastle (above). Has so far failed to live up to his early promise. No finds himself on the search for a new club having found goals hard to come by in recent years. Photo: Mark Runnacles
12. Hatem Ben Arfa - Rennes
Hatem Ben Arfa seems to love being a big fish in a small pond. The mercurial talent has again made waves on and off the park during an up and down spell at Rennes. What next for this very special, but troubled player? Photo: Tom Dulat