Meanwhile, the Magpies continue to work hard behind the scenes to secure further transfer targets, as Steve Bruce continues to build his own team capable of flying up the league table this season. Here's a look at all the players who SkyBet have priced Newcastle up with a shot of signing this summer, ranked from the longest to shortest odds.
5. Andrea Bellotti - Torino - 33/1
Bellotti has been linked with a Premier League move for a number of years now, but a switch has never materialised. If any English side are going to get him, it will probably be Spurs (5/2). Photo: Valerio Pennicino
6. Arkaduisz Milik - Napoli - 25/1
The Poland international is in high demand this summer, and looks likely to leave his club before the window closes. The bookies don't fancy the Magpies, with Roma (1/4) favourites to seal the deal. Photo: Francesco Pecoraro
7. Rhian Brewster - Liverpool - 25/1
Newcastle have been linked with a move for Brewster. However, he looks most likely to join Sheffield United, who are huge 1/4 favourites to land the England youth star. Photo: Pool
8. Said Benrahma - Brentford - 20/1
The Brentford squad is being taken apart piece by piece, following their failure to secure promotion last season. Crystal Palace are the strong 1/4 favourites to prise away the Algerian ace. Photo: Alex Burstow