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Newcastle United have had a fair turnaround of players since the takeover of the club back in October 2021.
In the two years since the takeover, the Magpies have been transformed from relegation candidates to a Champions League club - but what could their fortunes look like in three years’ time?
Here, we take a look at what Football Manager 2024 believe Newcastle United’s starting line-up could look like at the beginning of the 2026/27 season:
5. CM: Teun Koopmeiners
Koopmeiners was signed from Nice for £48m ahead of the 2024/25 season. | Getty Images
6. CM: Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes has remained a key figure at Newcastle United. | Getty Images
7. RW: Nicolo Zaniolo
Zaniolo was signed from Galatasaray for £30m ahead of the 2025/26 season. | Getty Images
8. CAM: Simone Pafundi
Pafundi was signed from Udinese for £42.5m ahead of the 2026/27 season. | AFP via Getty Images