The Evening Chronicle report that European Cup semi-finalists Villareal have been confirmed as the second high-profile team to play a pre-season friendly at St James's. They will take on United on August 5 at 5pm.
Next games for Newcastle United:-
Sat 15 July IBK Keflavik or Lillestrom (H)
Sat 22 July IBK Keflavik (ICE) or Lillestrom (NOR) (A)
Wed 26 July Norwich City (a)
Sat 29 July Eindhoven (h)
Sat 5 August Villareal (h)