In
Sylvain Marveux (r)(mid), Rennes), Yoann Cabaye (r)(mid), Lille), Demba Ba (r)(att), Hoffenheim)
Out
Kevin Nolan (k)(mid), West Ham), Stephen Ireland (sp)(mid), end of loan), Sol Campbell (sp)(def), released)
Target
Another campaign of mid-table security will suit the Magpies just fine but they could definitely be dragged down with all the things going on there at the moment.