Eddie Howe believes in going slow. And strengthening the team gradually makes it last longer. Perhaps this is why Eddie Howe is in no rush to strengthen his squad. I wouldn't have high hopes for Newcastle in the Champions League next season. But expect this team to fight for the top four of the Premier League table.
I think Eddie Howe long-term approach to Newcastle United's ownership and management emphasises gradual squad stabilisation and investment in emerging potential. While their Champions League aspirations may be doable in the future, success in both home and European competitions will depend on gradually strengthening the team. Newcastle voyage in the forthcoming season may be shaped by Eddie Howe cautious attitude and the management confidence in him.
Newcastle can't be competitive for the Champions League much for now. Maybe they are one of the richest teams in Europe but they still can't make their squad one of the bests yet. It isn't an easy task to convince big names into their squad despite qualifying for the Champions League. They need to maintain consistency in the Premier League first.
Once they convince bigger names with their performance then they will able to bring that kind of players easier. Those players are already playing for top teams in the end. Newcastle will need to give them a reason why to join them instead.
I don't think so, in fact Newcastle have done the right thing in my opinion, they are not focused on buying star players and buying some players that are needed by the team and it was proven last season that this team was built very well so they could finish in the top 4 standings and get a ticket to the UCL.
It is indeed difficult for them to be able to compete with top European teams on the Champions League stage next season but that does not mean they can be taken lightly, and I think that now the progress of the Newcastle team continues to be positive and allows them to become a stronger team this season upcoming season.