Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew is keen to secure Jose Enrique and Joey Barton to new deals.
Toon midfielder Barton is wanted by Aston Villa, while fullback Enrique has been linked with Manchester United.
Pardew said: "It would be nice to bring someone in, but it is proving difficult. We have secured Steven Taylor.
"Barton and Enrique have 18 months left so they are the ones to look at next."