Talks to extend the contracts of several of Newcastle's first team players have begun with managing director Lee Charnley currently working hard to negotiate new deals.
After yet another turbulent summer at St James' Park, which saw popular former manager Rafa Benitez depart and Steve Bruce appointed as his successor, a number of key players have been allowed to enter the final years of their contracts.
However, Chronicle Live understand Charnley has been in contact with a key cohort of Magpies players, including the likes of Isaac Hayden, Matt Ritchie, Fabian Schar and Jonjo Shelvey, all of whom have deals which expire in 2021.