BBC Radio Leeds’ Adam Pope has reported that Sean Longstaff is set for a move to Leeds United that would end an 18-year association with boyhood club Newcastle.
The deal is expected to be concluded for a guaranteed £12m – plus £3m in potential add-ons.
The North Shields-born player joined the Magpies aged nine and made his debut for them in 2018, having initially gained experience on loan at Kilmarnock and Blackpool.
His form during his first Premier League season meant he briefly became a transfer target for Manchester United, but the Red Devils baulked at the reported £50m asking price.
Longstaff has made 214 appearances for Newcastle, scoring 16 goals, including a strike in a memorable Champions League win over Paris St-Germain in 2023.
He was a regular starter in both 2022-23 and 2023-24, but lost his place last season. With Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Joelinton firmly established as the midfield three, Longstaff only began eight Premier League matches – none of which came after Christmas.
A move to Elland Road should give the 27-year-old the chance to play more regularly and would also see him follow in the footsteps of his uncle Alan Thompson, the former Bolton, Aston Villa and Celtic midfielder, who also had a stint with Leeds towards the end of his career.
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