After the Magpies’ Saudi-backed takeover in 2021, Amanda Staveley claimed the club could win a first Premier League title within 10 years of that.

But Newcastle’s failed pursuit of Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi has shown where it is in the market, welcoming just five new faces at St James’ Park and keeping much of the squad that missed out on European football last year.

Ahead of this weekend’s meeting with Tottenham Hotspur, Howe urged supporters to trust the process and back the team when it takes to the pitch.

"I don't think the dream dies, necessarily, but I think it takes a lot longer,” Howe said.

"We've got to build our revenue streams, that is the biggest thing. We've got to bring more money into the football club, however we do that - through player sales, through sponsorship, through loads of various things.

"That's the big thing that we need to focus on now for the next, probably, 10 years.

"Whether I'm lucky enough to see any of that, who knows? But the dream is not over, it's just going to take a lot, lot longer."

Tottenham, meanwhile, will be looking to maintain its unbeaten start to the season after cruising to a 4-0 win over Everton in its first home game of the campaign.

Australian coach Ange Postecoglou is aiming to improve on Spurs’ fifth-placed finish last term that secured them UEFA Europa League football.

Spurs discovered their opponents in the new format of the competition last week, with Postecoglou returning north of the border to face old foes Rangers.

The Spurs boss believes the new format will allow his players to build a rhythm throughout the Premier League campaign because of the competitive nature of the tournament this year.

"It allows us to get into a rhythm of having two games a week until January pretty much. I much prefer having a programme now as opposed to last year.

“The new format is interesting, there will be less 'dead rubbers' in European football which can't be a bad thing.

"It's a tough game, they have got some outstanding players who are well coached. It's going to be a great challenge for us."