The transfer window is officially open and The Magpies have money to spend.
But the free agent market also provides plenty of interesting options to sign quality players without paying a transfer fee.
While wages and agents fees must be taken into consideration, there are many players out-of-contract this summer that would improve Howe’s squad.
We’ve looked at free agents across Europe and picked out 26 players who may be of some interest to Newcastle due to their quality, familiarity with the Premier League or simply because they have a previous connection to the club.
The Magpies may not be interested in many of these players but they remain free agent options for the club to pursue.
17. Fabian Delph
The versatile midfielder, 32, is out of contract at Everton this summer. | Getty Images
18. Chancel Mbemba
The former Newcastle defender has had his contract at Porto terminated due to doubts over his actual date of birth. Would you have him back? | AFP via Getty Images
19. Hatem Ben Arfa
Newcastle won’t be tempted to bring Hatem Ben Arfa back to the club but he is available on a free transfer this summer. Now 35, the Frenchman dazzled fans during his time on Tyneside. Photo: DENIS CHARLET