For a bit of fun, we've simulated the game through to the end of next summer's transfer window, and taken a look at the intriguing signings Newcastle United are predicted to make. Here's the deals FM21 is backing the Magpies to make over the course of next year.
. Ezequiel Barco - Atlanta United - £9.75m
You join us in January 2021, and an injury-hit Newcastle are on the look-out for a couple of new players. Barco, worth £18m, joins for a bargain fee. His flair, stamina, technique and bravery attributes are particularly impressive. Photo: Hector Vivas
. Ethan Laird - Manchester United - Loan
The young right-back comes in as a backup option. He's an England youth international with exceptional work rate and pace attributes. Photo: George Wood
. A truly astonishing summer
Hold on to your hats, FM is predicting quite the 2021 summer for the Magpies. The much-anticipated takeover goes through, Steve Bruce leaves to take the ENGLAND job, and in comes Roberto Martinez to replace him. Crikey. Photo: JOHN THYS
. Donyell Malen - PSV - £36m
Martinez is not messing about, by the looks of things. He ploughs a hefty chunk of the transfer budget into his first signing. The Dutch striker will be battling Callum Wilson for his starting spot. Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos
. Dedryck Boyata - Hertha BSC - £10m
The new Magpies boss sticks to what he knows, and brings in one of his former Belgium defenders to replace Jamal Lascelles, who is sold to Sheffield United along with DeAndre Yedlin. Photo: Pool
1. Ezequiel Barco - Atlanta United - £9.75m
You join us in January 2021, and an injury-hit Newcastle are on the look-out for a couple of new players. Barco, worth £18m, joins for a bargain fee. His flair, stamina, technique and bravery attributes are particularly impressive. Photo: Hector Vivas
2. Ethan Laird - Manchester United - Loan
The young right-back comes in as a backup option. He's an England youth international with exceptional work rate and pace attributes. Photo: George Wood
3. A truly astonishing summer
Hold on to your hats, FM is predicting quite the 2021 summer for the Magpies. The much-anticipated takeover goes through, Steve Bruce leaves to take the ENGLAND job, and in comes Roberto Martinez to replace him. Crikey. Photo: JOHN THYS
4. Donyell Malen - PSV - £36m
Martinez is not messing about, by the looks of things. He ploughs a hefty chunk of the transfer budget into his first signing. The Dutch striker will be battling Callum Wilson for his starting spot. Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos