It’s set to be another interesting summer in the transfer market with the Covid-19 pandemic hitting the Magpies’ and their finances hard.
Indeed, similar to last year via the likes of Ryan Fraser, Mark Gillespie and Jeff Hendrick, Steve Bruce may lean towards the free agent market.
And we’ve taken a look at the former Newcastle players set to be without a club this summer – let us know whether there are any you would take back.
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1. Jetro Willems
The Dutch left-back has made no secret of his desire to return to St James’s Park this summer as Steve Bruce debates offering him a contract. Photo: Michael Steele
2. Vurnon Anita
Anita switched his international allegiance from the Netherlands to Curacao earlier this year but his club future at RKC Waalwijk remains unclear. Photo: Ian MacNicol
3. Danny Simpson
The 34-year-old reunited with former boss Nigel Pearson at Bristol City on a short-term deal last season, and remains in discussions over extending his stay. Photo: Harry Trump
4. Papiss Cisse
Fenerbahce opted against exercising the one-year option in Cisse’s contract as the 36-year-old considers his next career step. Photo: Nigel Roddis