It’s been a quiet start to the summer for Steve Bruce and co as the Magpies head coach aims to bolster his squad for the upcoming Premier League campaign.
Despite the zero new arrivals so far, there has been plenty of transfer speculation circulating around the web.
Just for fun, here’s how Newcastle COULD line-up for their league opener for West Ham United – if the rumours turn out to be true:
5. CB: Dion Sanderson
The former Sunderland loanee was reportedly subject of a £1.5m bid from the Magpies, however it was turned down by Wolves. Photo: Alex Burstow
6. LWB: Jetro Willems
The Dutchman is desperate to return to St James’s Park, so it’s a question of if Newcastle will make a move. It’s being considered… Photo: Jan Kruger
7. CM: Joe Willock
Steve Bruce wants to sign the midfielder after his remarkable loan spell but time will tell whether a deal can be agreed. Photo: Stu Forster
8. CM: Jonjo Shelvey
Under Bruce, Shelvey is undroppable. The midfielder will enter his seventh season on Tyneside after joining from Swansea City in January 2016. Photo: Clive Rose