How Newcastle United’s stunning £503m side could look in 22/23 - according to Football Manager
It could be a busy summer on Tyneside.
For Newcastle United, this summer transfer window could be a huge one.
Backed by the vast wealth of their new owners, the Magpies have the opportunity to build on the impressive recruitment drive they enacted in January window to continue the dazzling form they have shown under Eddie Howe in recent months.
But what exactly does the summer have in store for the Toon Army?
We took to Football Manager 2022 to find out.
The popular video game franchise is renowned for its meticulous detail and authentic approach to the world of, well, football management, and we thought we’d take a look into the future by fast forwarding to the end of the 2022 transfer summer transfer window.
Check out the Magpies’ in-game starting XI from the first day of the 2022/23 Premier League season below...
1. GK: Andre Onana
Signed on a free transfer, the 26-year-old takes over from Martin Dubravka between the sticks.
2. CB: Gabriel Paulista
Arriving from Valencia for £25m, the former Arsenal defender is immediately given the captain’s armband at St. James’ Park.
3. CB: Diego Carlos
He may have opted for Aston Villa in real life, but in-game the Magpies beat Steven Gerrard’s men to the punch and lure him to Tyneside.
4. CB: Manuel Akanji
A £21.5m acquisition from Borussia Dortmund, the Swiss defender is part of the Toon Army’s new look back three.