Newcastle stars have pledged to target European qualification NEXT season.
Toon boss Eddie Howe has been playing it cool insisting the Geordies are on a steady rebuilding programme which would peak in 5-8 years, despite being funded by a super-wealthy Saudi state wealth fund. But Brazilian midfielder, and player of the season Joelinton has let slip the private target of Howe’s reinvigorated squad, which Howe wanted to keep secret so it doesn’t become a burden.
However the United chief IS impressed that his squad have collectively set high targets as they head to Burnley. Howe says he will demand that the club has a proper crack at the cup competitions and rivals the best of the rest in the Premier League.
