Magpies head coach Steve Bruce could be handed a limited budget for the upcoming transfer window due to the financial impact of Covid-19 and the ongoing takeover saga.
Bruce managed to snap up Ryan Fraser and Jeff Hendrick as free agents last summer – and could be forced to visit that market again.
Here, we’ve taken a look at a number of the former Newcastle players available as free agents this summer:
5. Kazenga Lualua - Luton Town
Younger brother of Lomana, LuaLua has spent the previous three seasons at Luton Town following a brief spell at Sunderland. Photo: Richard Heathcote
6. Shane Ferguson - Millwall
The Northern Ireland international played 32 times for Newcastle before turning his loan at Millwall into a permanent one in 2016. Photo: Andrew Redington
7. Wayne Routledge - Swansea City
Routledge has been at Swansea for 10 years and it remains to be seen whether or not the 36-year-old is keen to extend his playing career beyond the current campaign. Photo: Naomi Baker
8. Rob Elliot - Watford
Elliot was handed a short-term deal by Watford in January but is yet to appear for the Hornets during their promotion charge. Photo: Ian MacNicol