“Matches Newcastle's ambition” – Journalist now reacts to amazing link to superstar 750 G/A duo

Reports linking Newcastle United to superstar strikers Harry Kane and Thomas Muller are indicative of the ambition being shown by the club’s new owners, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

The Magpies became one of the richest clubs in world football following the takeover of a Saudi-backed consortium last year and they have already invested significantly in the playing squad.

What is the latest news involving Newcastle?

In the recently concluded January transfer window, the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF) sanctioned five signings for the relegation-threatened outfit.

The likes of Kieran Trippier, Bruno Guimaraes and Chris Wood arrived last month for just over £90 million as manager Eddie Howe aims to maintain their Premier League status come May.

And if the 44-year-old tactician does manage to keep Newcastle in the top-flight, then bigger names are expected to grace St. James’ Park next season.

According to Sport Bild, the North-East outfit are ‘already trying to get’ Muller after the prolific forward revealed ‘no one has ever approached’ him about a new contract.

The German international only has 18 months remaining on his existing deal, opening the door to a possible exit, and he could be joined by another goalscoring sensation should he make the switch to Newcastle.

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Transfer insider Dean Jones recently told GiveMeSport that Kane is another potential target on the Toon Army’s radar as they begin to line up some previously ‘unthinkable’ deals.

What has O’Rourke said about Newcastle?

Newcastle’s new non-executive chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan previously declared that the club’s supporters ‘can expect ambition’ from the new owners and that they are determined to ‘deliver long-term success’.

And O’Rourke believes the links to Kane and Muller are representative of how far PIF want to take the club.

He told GiveMeSport: “It just matches Newcastle’s ambition that they’ve got under these new owners. New owners that are being linked with the likes of Harry Kane and Thomas Muller.”

Are Muller and Kane realistic targets?

Throughout his time at Tottenham, Kane has racked up an incredible 288 goal contributions in 368 outings, while Muller has produced an eye-watering 462 in 611 outings for Bayern Munich.

At 28, it’s perhaps unlikely that the Spurs hitman would take a backwards step in his career in his search for an elusive first piece of silverware.

However, with Muller set to turn 33 next season, he may be tempted to take one final big payday as he enters the final stages of his playing days, providing Newcastle with the marquee signing they crave.