Newcastle United will play Celtic in a pre-season tournament at Whitby, with an NUFC second string set to take part.

Swansea City have confirmed the pre-season tournament in Dallas but Newcastle United is the one change from the original 6 clubs.

More than 20 countries, including the USA and China have agreed broadcasting deals to show Newcastle TV coverage of the tour in New Zealand.

Newcastle United are travelling to the other side of the World to play two friendlies pre-season, fans questioning the point with such low ticket sales.

With big interest in Newcastle’s visit to New Zealand, extra flights have been laid on to accommodate travelling fans.

The Newcastle United New Zealand pre-season tournament now officially confirmed, with match dates and venues.

Newcastle United pre-season plans could be all but sorted with an announcement scheduled down under.

It has been announced today that along with Newcastle United and Malaga, West Ham will take part in the Schalke pre-season tournament.

NUFC have released details today of a pre-season tournament this summer where United will be taking part in a four team event hosted by Schalke.

It looks increasingly likely that Newcastle United will head to South Africa as the main focus of their pre-season preparations.