It has been confirmed that the Magpies will travel to adidas' global headquarters in Herzogenaurach on Monday as Eddie Howe's side's schedule ramps up ahead of the new campaign.

After Thursday's gym sessions, the United first team squad - including the likes of Dan Burn, Callum Wilson and Sandro Tonali - trained outside at the end of the week as Howe's men get set for their trip to rural Bavaria, and Serena Taylor was there to bring newcastleunited.com this gallery.