For a bit of fun, we've used the latest edition of Football Manager to travel five years into the future, and taken a look at how Newcastle United' s side shapes up. This is how the management simulator predicts the Magpies will be lining up in January 2026.
5. LB: Jamal Lewis
Now worth a hefty £40m, Lewis has turned down offers from a host of clubs to remain at St James' Park. Photo: JASON CAIRNDUFF
6. CM: Sean Longstaff
His brother Matty went to Reading, but Sean stayed at Newcastle to become the club's star central midfielder. He's got eight assists already in the 2025/26 campaign. Photo: RUI VIEIRA
7. CM: Yusuf Yazici
As likely to get sent off for a wild challenge as he is to bag three assists in one game, the Turkey international certainly provides some entertainment at St James' Park. He's worth £32m, and is thriving in the Premier League. Photo: MIGUEL MEDINA
8. AMR: Allan Saint-Maximin
Five years on, the fan's favourite is still at the club and is comfortably the club's most valuable player at £68m. He's also the skipper, and has become somewhat of a club icon. Photo: Pool