Leeds, Sean Longstaff and Newcastle upon Tyne
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SB Nation on MSNNewcastle’s stance on potential first-team sales amid PSR pressure: ReportNewcastle United remain committed to keeping all members of Eddie Howe’s starting XI in tow for next season. While some fringe first-team players could be moved on to ease financial constraints and create squad flexibility,
Sean Longstaff's Newcastle United exit is drawing closer as the academy graduate bids farewell to the club he has called home for over 20 years. The midfielder, who struggled for game time under Eddie Howe last term,
Leeds United, fresh off promotion, are moving like a club with a plan. According to The Athletic, the Elland Road side have agreed a deal in principle to sign Sean Longstaff from Newcastle United. The fee is reportedly £10 million plus £2 million in add-ons, after what was the third bid for the midfielder.
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SB Nation on MSNNewcastle not expected to pursue Sean Longstaff replacement: ReportSean Longstaff is set to leave Newcastle United in a £12 million deal with Leeds United, but the club is not expected to immediately pursue a like-for-like replacement in midfield. According to Craig Hope of the Daily Mail,
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The future Norway international, already capped at youth level, also got minutes at senior level in pre-season during the Sela Cup against Girona and Brest at St James' Park. He brings a physical presence to the table and is deemed to push on at United.