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Hilarious FIFA viral video hints at dream Newcastle takeover transfers

Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo all lining up in the famous black-and-white stripes of Newcastle United.

Sounds pretty good, right?

Talk of transfers and trophies is dominating Tyneside on Thursday night following the long-awaited conclusion of the Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle.

Mike Ashley's unhappy tenure at St James' Park has come to an end, with a £300m sale approved to the consortium consisting of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Amanda Staveley and the billionaire Reuben brothers.

Staveley has spoken to the media and outlined the new owners' vision for the club, insisting they will aim to guide the Magpies to Premier League glory within the next decade.

However, United currently sit in the relegation zone following a winless start to the season, with many expecting head coach Steve Bruce to be replaced.

This has not stopped jubilant Newcastle fans daring to dream, with a host of global superstars mentioned as long-term transfer targets.

These dreams have been best encapsulated in a viral clip from popular video game FIFA 22, which shows the Magpies lining up with their own version of the 'Galacticos'.

Mo Salah, Lionel Messi, Kevin de Bruyne, and Neymar are all shown with the Champions League theme tune blaring in the background.

It is an evidently unbalanced starting eleven, perhaps best shown by Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante being forced to deputise in goal.

Expectations will likely need to be tempered heading into the January transfer window, but for now Newcastle fans are enjoying a tantalising glimpse of what they hope to see in the near future at St James' Park.

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