Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admits they'll shopping at the elite level this summer.
Howe has made it clear they want to sign "elite players" for next season.
He said, "I think a lot will probably depend on what competitions we are playing in next year as to what we can and can't do.
I think we will always try to gauge it in every situation.
Our strategy last summer was to try and find quality players for the positions that we needed not to bring in a host of players who don't necessarily improve our starting XI or squad. I don't think our strategy will change.
"We want elite players because we have an elite squad. If we do add anyone in they have to be better than the players we have."