Newcastle United would be completing a signing to rival that of Alan Shearer if they managed to bring Harry Kane to the club, according to journalist Dean Jones.

The Magpies are currently third in the Premier League standings as a result of a fantastic start to the season, and Eddie Howe may look to make a real statement signing by bringing in the Tottenham striker.

Newcastle Transfer News - Harry Kane

Jones previously outlined Kane as being on Newcastle United's list of dream signings, as per GIVEMESPORT, with the club looking to aim as high as possible to bring success to St James' Park in the near future.

Football Insider sources recently claimed that only an "extraordinary" contract offer from Spurs would tempt the England captain into agreeing a new deal with the club, with his current deal set to expire in 2024, as per Transfermarkt.

Although a move appears unlikely regardless, Howe will also have to fight off interest from abroad if the coup has any chance of taking place, with Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg stating that Bayern Munich are working on a deal that could amount to £86m.

As per Spanish publication Sport, Real Madrid are also considering a swoop for the 195-goal Englishman, as he "fits the profile" and has been desired by president Florentino Perez for some time.

What has Jones said about Kane?

Jones claims that Newcastle are trying to progress things quickly, with Kane being viewed as the final piece to really push them on towards major honours, telling GIVEMESPORT: "The other [Premier League option for Kane] would be Newcastle, a fast moving project where they're looking for that superstar to come in as almost the final piece that inspires them on. I guess you'd be almost be viewed like Shearer was when he went there, back when they last chased glory."

How has Kane performed at the World Cup?

The Three Lions' talisman started all three games in the group, as per Transfermarkt, helping his side to amass seven points and comfortably secure progression to the knockout stages as group winners.

Despite not yet scoring in the Qatar-based tournament, the 29-year-old has certainly played his part in other ways, registering two assists in England's 6-2 demolition of Iran in their opening game, as per SofaScore.

Once lauded as a "complete striker" according to ESPN, by the man who is now his manager, Antonio Conte, Kane's assisting exploits continued in the 3-0 victory against Wales on Wednesday night, displaying remarkable vision to pick out Phil Foden at the back post for the second goal.

Now that the Three Lions are into the round of 16, the £200k-a-week earner, as per Spotrac, will have at least one more opportunity to get on the scoresheet at the World Cup, but he has already displayed the various strengths that he possesses in his outings so far.