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.
9. AMC: Ezequiel Barco
Boasting bags of flair and flawless technique, Newcastle have got themselves a top quality number ten. He's been with the Magpies for four seasons now, and is among their most consistent performers. Photo: Hector Vivas
10. AML: Harry Wilson
The set-piece specialist spent time with West Ham and Sheffield United before moving to Newcastle in 2024. He's one of the club's top earners on £78k-per-week. Photo: PETER BYRNE
11. ST: Patrick Cutrone
Joelinton disappeared to Greece where he's now tearing it up with Olympiakos, while Callum Wilson is now banging them in for Celtic. Cutrone, Newcastle's new number 11, is a £35m goal-machine. Photo: Alessandro Sabattini
12. Sub 1: David Raya
Brought in from Brentford, the Spanish stopper is a high-quality backup option for the Magpies, and features regularly in the cup competitions. Photo: Alex Burstow