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:
21. Jetro Willems - Eintracht Frankfurt
Willems has made no secret over his desire to return to St James’ Park after forming a strong bond with the supporters during his loan spell. Photo: Michael Steele
22. Mathieu Debuchy - Saint-Etienne
Debuchy, now 35, captains Saint-Etienne, the club he returned to France with from Arsenal in 2018. Photo: SYLVAIN THOMAS
23. Florian Thauvin - Marseille
Despite flopping on Tyneside, the Frenchman has made a glowing name for himself back at Marseille - attracting interest from a number of European clubs. Photo: NICOLAS TUCAT
24. Nabil Bentaleb - Schalke
Recent reports suggest Bentaleb could be handed a Premier League lifeline in the form of Burnley. Photo: Lars Baron