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:
17. Mohamed Diame - Al-Ahli
The 33-year-old signed a two-year deal with Qatari side Al-Ahli following his United exit in 2019. Photo: Mark Runnacles
18. Hatem Ben Arfa - Bordeaux
Now 34-years-old, Ben Arfa is enjoying life back in France with Bordeaux, who have an option to extend his contract by a further year. Photo: THIBAUD MORITZ
19. Gabriel Obertan - BB Erzurumspor
Obertan, 32, made 77 appearances for Newcastle in four years before joining Anzhi Makhachkala. He now plays for Turkish side BB Erzurumspor. Photo: Valerio Pennicino
20. Sylvain Marveaux - FC Lorient
The 35-year-old winger has featured just nine times for FC Lorient this season as they battle to survive in Ligue 1. Photo: JEAN-SEBASTIEN EVRARD