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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9. Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa
The central defender, who was heavily tipped to do big things at Newcastle, has been without a club since leaving Lyon in July 2020. Photo: ROMAIN LAFABREGUE
10. Wayne Routledge
Routledge, 36, has been offered a deal to extend his Swansea career into an 11th season as he recovers from knee surgery - but his future is yet to be confirmed. Photo: Naomi Baker
11. Kazenga Lua Lua
LuaLua is on the lookout for a new club after Luton Town decided not to offer him a new deal. Previous clubs include Brighton and Sunderland. Photo: Richard Heathcote
12. Patrick Van Aanholt
More known for his time with Sunderland rather than his short loan at Newcastle. The Dutch defender isn’t expected to be short of offers this summer as he departs Crystal Palace. Photo: Alex Livesey