Eddie Howe: Newcastle’s league dream still alive but will take longer to achieve

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe has endured a frustrating summer transfer window (John Walton/PA)

Eddie Howe has insisted Newcastle’s “dream” remains alive despite a hugely frustrating summer – but has warned success will take “a lot, lot longer” to achieve.

When Amanda Staveley completed her takeover at St James’ Park in October 2021, she spoke of the club winning the Premier league within a five to 10-year period while Yasir Al-Rumayyan, club chairman and governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, signalled his intention to establish it as “number one”.