Excitement and belief roared around St James’ Park as Newcastle United rounded off their home fixtures for an eventful Premier League season with a 2-0 win against Arsenal on Monday night.
The Magpies were in fine form as they overwhelmed the Champions League-chasing Gunners in front of a boisterous home support and a worldwide television audience.
The full-time whistle had just been blown when transfer speculation resumed with a number of eye-catching names linked with a summer move to Tyneside.
Eddie Howe and his players will focus on rounding off their Premier League campaign with a win at relegation threatened Burnley on Sunday - but the Magpies‘ hierarchy are working hard behind the scenes as they look to strengthen their squad next season.
A whole host of players across Europe are reportedly being eyed by United as they face another potentially transformative transfer window during the summer.
NewcastleWorld takes a look at the latest speculation across the media.
1. Anderson attracts Owls interest
Newcastle United youngster Elliot Anderson is attracting interest from Sheffield Wednesday as the Magpies consider loaning out the attacking midfielder once again next season. Source: The Examiner Photo: Getty Images
2. Newcastle could miss out on defensive target as new deal looms
Bournemouth are set to hand a new deal to defender Lloyd Kelly to warn off interest from Newcastle United. Source: TeamTalk Photo: Getty Images
3. Premier League rivals provide competition for Watford star
Newcastle and West Ham United have both shown significant interest in Watford star Emmanuel Dennis and are planning a £20million offer for the Nigerian international. Source: The Mirror Photo: Getty Images
4. United compete with Leeds for Turkish international
Newcastle and Leeds are both in talks with Turkish international goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir. Source: Radyospor Photo: Getty Images