However, the priority surely must be to keep a hold of the likes of Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimaraes despite their links with a move away from St James’ Park.
With that in mind, others must depart in order to create space on the wage bill.
One of those who will be leaving, albeit he was perhaps not pulling in the largest of salaries and won’t command a transfer fee is young forward Amadou Diallo.
Though a player Eddie Howe reportedly liked, the 21-year-old confirmed over the course of the weekend that he would depart.
While not a regular first-team player, many of his teammates sent a classy message to Diallo after the confirmation of his imminent exit.
Diallo took to Instagram to address Newcastle fans about leaving the club upon the expiration of his contract on June 1st.
He wrote: “My time at @nufc has come to an end.
“Firstly, I would like to thank the club for giving me the great opportunity of playing for them. I would also like to give a massive thank you to the fans for their support as I really enjoyed representing the club.”
Kieran Trippier and Lewis Miley were just some of the players to comment, with Trippier responding : “Good luck lil bro.”
