For a bit of fun, we fired up the immensely popular simulation game Football Manager, and got it to predict an alternative summer transfer window for the Magpies. Take a look at the players that it predicted Steve Bruce's side to buy and sell.
1. IN - Christian Gunter - Freiburg - £6m
Rather than Jamal Lewis, FM opted for the Magpies to bring in the German left-back. His long-throw attribute rating is outrageous, and could be a set-piece weapon for his new side.
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2. OUT - Isaac Hayden - Aston Villa - £13.75m
A real blow for Newcastle here, who were unable to persuade the former Arsenal man to stay.
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3. IN - Rubin Sobrino - Valencia - £3m
A striker with just 29 goals in 206 career appearances...what could possibly go wrong? Not exactly strengthening the side, this one.
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4. OUT - Yannick Toure - Birmingham City - £350k
The Blues snapped up Toure on the cheap, after embarking on a major squad overhaul themselves. The game estimates him to be worth double what they paid.
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