Gary Neville has warned Newcastle will have to 'do it in stages' before they can achieve their ultimate ambition of qualifying for the Champions League.
Newcastle, who were among those tipped for relegation at the start of the season, have the fifth-highest Premier League points tally in 2022 following a resurgence in form under manager Eddie Howe.
With their league place safe, talk has turned to how far Howe can take his Newcastle side following the £305million takeover from the Saudi Public Investment Fund in October.
Newcastle spent £94million in January and are again expected to invest heavily in the squad during the summer transfer window.