It would the type of set up to rival Europe's elite, and it would be built right here on Tyneside. Newcastle United are considering plans for a new state-of-the-art training centre which could compare to some of the world's best.

While FFP and PSR may frustrate United when it comes transfers and building the first-team squad, the club's Saudi-backed owners are able to invest in the club off the pitch. We're expecting the verdict on a new stadium or St James' Park expansion proposals in the near future, and now the club are weighing up a new training ground set-up.

While plans are at a formative stage - they are said to have consulted with Populous, the firm which designed Real Madrid's training base - there's is little doubt that anything they agree on will be something special. The club have already invested considerably in the current Benton site, elevating the facility into an impressive set-up. However, with big ambitions for the future, a brand-new training ground could help attact some of the game's top talents, as United look to compete with the very best in Europe.

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Now, experts at OLBG have worked with AI tool Midjourney to create several possible designs for the project, which will reportedly feature all-weather pitches, a small stadium, swimming pools and a media suite. Architecture firm Populous contributed to the designs of Wembley Stadium, Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, and the Lusail Stadium, which hosted the 2022 Qatar World Cup final, while they also worked on the Las Vegas Sphere.

Newcastle United's new training ground imagined by AI

How the site could look, with several all-weather training pitches, indoor gym and fitness facilities and a media centre.

An outdoor cold pool could be used to aid players with recovery from muscle injuries and fatigue

A spokesperson for OLBG said: “A new, state-of-the-art headquarters would significantly enhance Newcastle United’s appeal to potential new signings. Modern facilities signal ambition and professionalism, demonstrating the club’s commitment to providing players with the best possible environment for training, recovery, and personal development.

"Top-tier facilities, designed by industry leaders like Populous, would offer cutting-edge technology, world-class medical and fitness resources, and premium amenities, all of which are highly attractive to elite players. These features not only help players perform at their peak but also showcase the club as forward-thinking and focused on excellence.”