A week has passed since the January transfer window closed and Newcastle United are now fully focused on their attempt to achieve success in both the Carabao Cup and Premier League.
As it stands, Eddie Howe’s men are firmly in the race for a Champions League spot, sitting on place and one point ahead of Tottenham Hotspur after Harry Kane’s landmark strike gave Antonio Conte’s side a narrow 1-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday afternoon.
This month could also provide a landmark moment for United as they look to claim a major trophy for the first time since 1969 and domestic silverware for the first time since 1955 when they face Manchester United in the final of the Carabao Cup.
But there is still serious attention being shown towards the next step in the development in their squad and several targets are being monitored ahead of the summer transfer window. With United constantly wary of financial fair play regulations, an option being explored is to bring in players out of contract at the end of the season.
NewcastleWorld finds ten players that could be available to make free transfer switches to St James Park this summer.
5. Adrien Rabiot - Juventus
Rabiot looks set to leave Juventus this summer and was believed to be extremely close to joining Manchester United at the start of the season. Another player linked with Newcastle in recent months. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Alex Grimaldo - Benfica
Arsenal, Chelsea, Barcelona and Juventus and have all been credited with an interest in the Benfica left-back - and Newcastle could throw their hat into the ring if they chose to add a left-sided defender to their squad this summer. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Altay Bayindir - Fenerbache
United may have to revisit decisions over their goalkeeping options at the end of the season with Karl Darlow, Martin Dubravka, Loris Karius and Mark Gillespie all having questions marks over their future. A possible free transfer deal for the Turkish international could be a shrewd move and provide Nick Pope with high-class competition. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. Jonathan Bamba - Lille
An intriguing option if United want to add to their wingers with a player that has featured in the Champions League and Europa League. Bamba has five goals and three assists in Lille’s 21 games in all competitions so far this season and scored in their 4-3 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images