The free agent market might come in very handy for Newcastle United this summer with reports that Steve Bruce will have a limited transfer budget to work with.
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing takeover are cited as reasons why Bruce’s kitty could be slashed come the start of the transfer window.
If that is indeed the case, the Magpies head coach will be required to box clever and look to acquire players on frees, just like he did last summer with the likes of Jeff Hendrick and Ryan Fraser.
And there are a number of players who could be of interest to Newcastle ahead of another campaign of Premier League football.
Here are some of the players whose contracts are due to expire in the coming weeks:
And there are a number of players who could be of interest to Newcastle ahead of another campaign of Premier League football.
9. Christian Benteke
Benteke is having one of his better seasons at Crystal Palace with six goals in 24 appearances - and reports suggest Galatasaray are ready to swoop in for the former Aston Villa and Liverpool striker. Photo: CLIVE BRUNSKILL
The 24-year-old defender only made his Premier League debut in November but his performances in a poor Sheffield United team haven’t gone unnoticed with Fulham, Watford and Swansea reportedly keeping tabs on his situation. Photo: Pool
A player who will likely demand big wages. He turns 35 in September, so you couldn’t fault him for eyeing one final big contract. The question is, will that come in the Premier League or elsewhere? We suspect the former. Photo: Fran Santiago
A left-winger by trade but fielded as a left-back under Marcelo Bielsa. There are strong rumours suggesting Alioski is set to join Galatasaray as he prepares to leave Elland Road after four years. Photo: PAUL ELLIS