As Newcastle United get used to being the richest club in world football, supporters will be understandably excited to see which direction the club heads in under their new ownership.
In the short term, avoiding relegation is the main priority this season, although things are looking good in that regard after a massive recent upturn in form.
But how will Eddie Howe look to use the Toon Army’s vast wealth over the coming months?
We took to Football Manager 2022 to find out.
The popular video game franchise is renowned for its meticulous detail and authentic approach to the world of, well, football management, and we thought we’d take a look into the future by fast forwarding to the end of the summer 2022 transfer window.
After a huge summer of spending, it’s all change on Tyneside, and we’ve rounded up every deal that the game predicts Newcastle will complete below...
But how will Eddie Howe look to use the Toon Army’s vast wealth over the coming months?
5. Tyrhys Dolan - £10.25m
Still only 20, Blackburn Rovers’ breakout midfield star makes a move to the top flight as part of Howe’s Toon revamp.
6. Nikola Milenkovic - £27m
Linked with Newcastle in real life, the Fiorentina defender sets the Toon Army back £27m.
7. Mario Gotze - £49.5m
After enjoying something of a renaissance in the Netherlands with PSV, Gotze joins the Magpies for massive fee.
8. Diogo Costa - £41m
A Portuguese international stopper with plenty of pedigree and potential, Costa is the Toon Army’s second signing from FC Porto this summer.