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?
13. Emmanuel Riviere
Riviere, who played alongside United loan man Achraf Lazaar at Serie B team Cosenza this season, is yet to hold discussions over a new deal. Photo: JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN
14. Loic Remy
Remy recently spoke publicly about his contract situation at Lille, admitting ‘the topic had not been discussed’. Photo: DENIS CHARLET
15. Ki Sung-yueng
Ki signed for Real Mallorca following his Newcastle exit in January, though played just eight minutes of action in La Liga before the coronavirus broke out. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
16. Haris Vuckic
On the back of an excellent 2019/20 with FC Twente, reports last month suggested the 27-year-old’s demands are too high for the Dutch club, so he has agreed to move to Real Zaragoza. Photo: Mark Runnacles