Former Newcastle United midfielder John Barnes doesn't expect a gung ho approach from the new owners.

Barnes, who made 40 appearances for Newcastle, says changes won't happen overnight.

“Newcastle aren't going to be signing Erling Haaland all of sudden just because they have money," he told the Daily Star.

“They have to grow slowly, and they will begin to improve – generally speaking. They won't be looking at any one position. When they can get better players in every single position, they will do.

"That's why the Saudi Arabian owners have come in. They haven't come in to buy two players worth £100 million and are then expect to win the league.

“There has to be a long-term approach of gradual improvement, rather than just assuming the best player in the world will help.

"The future looks bright for Newcastle, but it will take time and they'll be very cautious and resist the urge to go on a spending spree.

"In two or three years time, when they have slowly improved and continue getting better, that's when they can begin to look at signing world-class players. It will not happen over night."