For a bit of fun, we fired up the latest version of Football Manager, and simulated a huge summer takeover of Newcastle United. Take a look at how the game predicts the Magpies' starting XI, substitutes, and manager will look on the first day of the 2020/21 campaign.
5. CB: Fabian Schar
Schar keeps his starting spot, and is now worth five times the figure the club paid for him back in 2018. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey
6. LB: Jairo Riedewald
It's another new signing, as the Magpies freshen up the left-back spot with £17 million Netherlands international. Danny Rose didn't fancy joining permanently, and went to Southampton instead. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) Photo: Warren Little
7. CM: Jonjo Shelvey
The mercurial midfielder survives the summer shake-up and looks to be a key part of the new managers plans. He'll be the playmaker in a midfield three, by the looks of things. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
8. CM: Roberto Gagliardini
A loan deal with an option-to-buy, this looks to be an excellent piece of business from Newcastle. He's a relentless workhorse with relentless stamina. He'll go down a storm, that's for sure. (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: MARCO BERTORELLO