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.
13. Sub 1: Karl Darlow
The Welshman is Newcastle substitute goalkeeper, beating Dubravka to a spot on the bench. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) Photo: Ian MacNicol
14. Sub 2: Jamaal Lascelles
The towering defender misses out on the starting line-up, and will need to work hard to win his place back from big-money signing Godfrey. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) Photo: Catherine Ivill
15. Sub 3: Hector Villalba
A Paraguay international, the 26-year-old is a rapid winger, brought in for just under £1 million from Libertad. A relative bargain, in the new billionaire era. (Photo by JOAQUIN SARMIENTO/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: JOAQUIN SARMIENTO
16. Sub 4: Joelinton
He didn't have the best of starts at Newcastle, that's for sure, but the club are keen not to give up on their investment, and he's given a chance to impress from the bench. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey