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.
17. Sub 5: Miguel Almiron
Now worth a hefty £34 million, the former Atlanta United man surely won't be sat on the sidelines all season, one would hope. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) Photo: Marc Atkins
18. Sub 6: Lucas Joao
An unusual signing, this one. The striker wasn't exactly prolific at Reading in 2019/20, but should be a decent enough rotation option at less than £3 million. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images) Photo: Jordan Mansfield
19. Sub 7: Isaac Hayden
Hayden completes the bench, and looks likely to have a battle on his hands to break back into the first team midfield. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey
20. Manager: Paulo Sousa
Steve Bruce was rather harshly booted straight out upon the new owners arrival. Journeyman Sousa hasn't exactly flourished in England before, but has won league titles in Hungary, Israel, and Switzerland. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: NICOLAS TUCAT