Matty Longstaff
‘There’s not much we can do’ – Steve Bruce provides an update on Newcastle ace’s future
Newcastle midfielder Matty Longstaff has been linked with a move away from the club this summer. The 20-year-old will be a free agent soon and the Magpies are keen to hold on to his services. However, the player has not signed an extension yet. Manager Steve Bruce has now confirmed that Longstaff’s future is in his own hands now. Bruce claims that the club has made him a ‘wonderful’ offer and the player has reportedly turned it down. He said to Sky Sports: “The ball is in Matty’s hands. I’ve gone public with it; I think we’ve made him a wonderful offer and for me, it should be his way forward in his career. Being a Newcastle lad and having the season he’s just had, it’s his way forward. Of course, we would all love him to stay but, as young as he is, it’s his prerogative. If players want t...
Report: Everton looking to sign highly rated midfielder from PL rivals this summer
Everton are thought to be keen on signing the Newcastle midfielder Matty Longstaff. As per Football Insider, the Newcastle midfielder is a man in demand this summer and the Toffees are one of the several clubs after him. Longstaff will be a free agent this summer and the Magpies have not managed to agree on an extension with him. If it stays this way, Everton can sign him for a fee of around £400,000 in July. It would be quite a coup for the Toffees if they managed to sign him for the reported amount. Everton could use some depth in their midfield and Longstaff is a massive talent. He could develop into a star for them in future. Carlo Ancelotti is a world-class manager and he will certainly help the youngster grow as a player. The 20-year-old might be tempted to make the move if the Toffe...
‘He should be a top priority’ – Ameobi reveals what NUFC owners must do after takeover
Former Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi has claimed that the new owners should look to sort out Matty Longstaff’s future as soon as the takeover is complete. He said (quotes via Chronicle): “All the staff here want Matty to sign a contract. The likes of Matty is a product of Newcastle, it should be one of the top priorities should the new owners come in. We have to keep the players that we have. He should be a top priority. We need to lock him down for the future.” The midfielder has been linked with a move away from the club this summer. The 20-year-old is out of contract in June and a new deal has not been agreed yet. Losing Longstaff for free this summer would be a huge mistake from Newcastle. The youngster is a prodigious talent and Newcastle would be missing out on a...
