A number of former Newcastle United players are looking for new clubs this summer.
Liverpool midfielder James Milner – who won just about every major honour during his eight years at Anfield – is leaving the club after turning down a new deal.
Also available is an experienced player who started his career at Sunderland, and an exceptional talent who joined Newcastle during Chris Hughton's time as manager.
1. SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: ( THE SUN OUT,THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) (left) James Milner of Liverpool with (right) Roberto Firmino of Liverpool wave a last farewell after the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Liverpool FC at Friends Provident St. Mary's Stadium on May 28, 2023 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Midfielder James Milner, fourth left, will leave Liverpool this summer after winning every major trophy with the club. The 37-year-old spent eight years at Newcastle United early in his career. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
2. Nottingham Forest midfielder Jack Colback.
Jack Colback is being released by Nottingham Forest this summer. The Killingworth-born midfielder, 33, started his career at Sunderland, and also spent six years at Newcastle United. | Getty
3. Former Newcastle United forward Ayoze Perez is out of contract at Leicester City this summer. The 29-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Real Betis.
Former Newcastle United forward Ayoze Perez is out of contract at Leicester City this summer. The 29-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Real Betis. | Getty
4. Former England international Andros Townsend will leave Everton this summer. The 31-year-old winger had a short spell at Newcastle United during Rafa Benitez's time as manager.
Former England international Andros Townsend will leave Everton this summer. The 31-year-old winger – who had a short spell at Newcastle United during Rafa Benitez's time as manager – missed last season with a knee injury. | Getty