In what is likely to be a tough period for many clubs up and down the country due to the impact of the coronavirus, former Magpies stars will also find themselves in uncertain positions.
Here, out of interest, we've rounded up the ex-United players believed to be out-of-contract next month. Would you like to see any of these back at St James’s Park?
5. Yohan Cabaye
Cabaye, 34, returned to France last summer with Saint-Etienne and as he approaches the end of his career, remaining in his homeland sounds like the logical step. Photo: NICOLAS TUCAT
6. Hatem Ben Arfa
Six months after signing for Real Valladolid, Ben Arfa will be on the move again this summer and reports say he could reunite with Cabaye at Saint Etienne. Photo: DAMIEN MEYER
7. James Perch
‘Perchinho’ is facing an uncertain future with the coronavirus pandemic poised to have a worrying effect on the League Two club’s finances in particular. Photo: Pete Norton
8. Emre
Retirement may or may not be on the cards for the 39-year-old with his one-year contract at Fenerbahce set to come to an end. Photo: EuroFootball