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.
9. IN - Ibrahima Sissoko - Strasbourg - £4.8m
The defensive midfielder was brought in as a rotation option. He's still young, and has some pretty encouraging attribute scores for strength and work rate. Photo: PATRICK HERTZOG
10. OUT - Yoshinori Muto - Lanus - £3.7m
Newcastle cut their losses on the Japanese forward, and let him leave on a permanent deal to the Argentinian side. Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY
11. IN - Charly Musonda - Chelsea - £8.25m
Ending a lengthy stint in Chelsea's notorious 'loan army', the Belgium winger completed a permanent move to St James' Park. His agility and technique attribute ratings are top drawer. Photo: Albert Perez
12. OUT - Henri Saviet - Basel - £2.3m
Saviet secured a permanent exit from Newcastle, after failing to break into the side during pre-season. It's another loss for the Magpies, who were again unable to make a profit on a sale. Photo: Ian MacNicol