Phew - the summer transfer window is finally closed! Managers, players, supporters and journalists and can breathe a huge sigh of relief and begin focusing on the football... or can they?
While buying new talent is a no go, opportunity remains in the free agent market. Some of football’s most high-profile deals in recent times have not involved transfer fee - Kylian Mbappe and Trent Alexander-Arnold being the best possible examples.
Unfortunately for Newcastle United, that calibre of player simply is not available for nothing at this stage of the season. However, some may argue the case for those who are still weighing up their futures.
NewcastleWorld has profiled the six best free agents on the market. Would you take a punt on any of them before the hectic Champions League schedule begins?
Multiple knee injuries has seen the Japanese international play just one Premier League game since the start of last season. He was released by Arsenal in July.
1. Takehiro Tomiyasu
Multiple knee injuries has seen the Japanese international play just one Premier League game since the start of last season. He was released by Arsenal in July. | Arsenal FC via Getty Images
Brownhill turned down a contract extension after captaining Burnley to the Premier League last season. The midfielder has been linked with Leeds United and a move to Saudi Arabia.
2. Josh Brownhill
Brownhill turned down a contract extension after captaining Burnley to the Premier League last season. The midfielder has been linked with Leeds United and a move to Saudi Arabia. | Getty Images
Zouma has a wealth of premier League experience. The centre-back looks set to join Romanian outfit CFR Cluj.
3. LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Kurt Zouma of West Ham United looks on during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Luton Town at London Stadium on May 11, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)
Zouma has a wealth of premier League experience. The centre-back looks set to join Romanian outfit CFR Cluj. | Getty Images
Newcastle let Matt Targett go to Middlesbrough on a season-long loan. Could the former Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United man be worth a shot at left-back?
4. Sergio Reguilon
Newcastle let Matt Targett go to Middlesbrough on a season-long loan. Could the former Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United man be worth a shot at left-back? | Getty Images