Fantasy Premier League: Predicted prices and positions for the Newcastle United squad
Fantasy Premier League will launch in July and Newcastle United players will be highly sought after
The launch of Fantasy Premier League for the 2022/23 season seems imminent and Newcastle United stars may well be some of the first names on managers' teamsheets.
The Magpies were one of the league's form sides after Eddie Howe took over from Steve Bruce in November last year.
The official Fantasy Premier League game went live in late June last season.
The game's official social media channels have confirmed a July start date this year and, with the site recently going down for updates, that moment could come sooner rather than later.
Over eight million people play the online game with eye-watering prizes available for overall and gameweek winners.
Ahead of the game's launch, NewcastleWorld runs through the Newcastle squad to muse on potential prices and position classifications.
Just how pricey will talisman Callum Wilson be? Are Allan Saint-Maximin and Joelinton set for position changes? Will Kieran Trippier cost an arm and a leg?
Here's what we think.
1. Nick Pope - 5.0 GK
New signing Nick Pope is set to displace Martin Dubravka between the sticks. Photo: Getty Images
2. Martin Dubravka - 4.5 GK
Should Martin Dubravka muscle his way into the starting XI, he’ll be a cheaper option to Nick Pope. Photo: AFP via Getty Images
3. Karl Darlow - 4.0 GK
Karl Darlow may well be on his way out of St. James’ Park this summer. Photo: Ian MacNicol
4. Matt Targett - 5.0 DEF
January signing is back for good after completing a permanent move to Newcastle United. Photo: Getty Images