Newcastle United issued 'never dreamt of' claim by pundit after another signing sealed
Frank McAvennie has tipped Newcastle United to win a trophy before Arsenal.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the ex-West Ham striker suggested the Magpies will qualify for Europe in the next two years.
On Friday (1 July), Newcastle announced the signing of Sven Botman on a five-year contract.
The defender joined Eddie Howe's side from Lille in a deal worth £35million.
The Dutchman becomes Howe's third signing of the summer following the arrival of Matt Targett, after a successful loan spell, and Nick Pope from Burnley last month.
When if the signings made could help the Magpies challenge for European qualification next season, McAvennie told Football Insider: "I think Newcastle will win a trophy before Arsenal.
"I think it’s going to take another three years to fight for a trophy. To fight for Champions League it will take about four years.
"But they’re going to be on the hunt for Europa League and the top six, or the [Europa] Conference League and top seven. Nobody at Newcastle would’ve dreamt they would get Europe in the next couple of years but they will.
"I think they’ll win something before Arsenal."
Newcastle finished 11th in the Premier League last season, with a total of 49 points.
The total marks their best points tally in the Premier League since 2013-14.