The month of May has barely started but by the time Eddie Howe and his coaching staff settled down on Wednesday night to take in Manchester City's Champions League clash against Real Madrid to continue their work on the third last game of the season, the tally of transfer links for the day had hit double figures.
It's usually June when speculation begins to bubble over on the transfer front but it was always going to start earlier for Newcastle this year. Just like January, there are football clubs, agents, representatives and players themselves that know United will be in the market to add to their existing squad.
On the ground, in Newcastle the usual anxiety and panic that comes with transfer windows has disappeared. Season tickets have been renewed quickly and the wait for the release of new seats is eagerly awaited. There is trust in the new regime and bags of support for the head coach and his backroom team.
