Leeds United are hoping to secure the signing of Sean Longstaff from Newcastle United.
It was confirmed that Leeds were close to signing Longstaff from Newcastle, as the midfielder has been on the 49ers’ radar.
Daniel Farke and co aren’t messing about with this deal as Leeds tabled a third bid of £12m for the midfielder.
However, Eddie Howe’s side have since rejected Leeds’ proposal, which has led to the overall transfer being thrown into doubt.
Despite Longstaff potentially joining ‘before the weekend’, there might even be suggestions that this deal is off, but an exclusive reveal might suggest otherwise.
Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty ImagesWhat Leeds United are planning to do with Sean Longstaff
Adding Premier League-experienced players is key to what the 49ers want to do, and Longstaff certainly ticks that box.
The midfielder has been an integral component under Howe, but it appears as though they want the 27-year-old to move on.
They aren’t making this easy for Leeds though, after yet another bid was dismissed, and to make matters worse, Newcastle are now going for target Jack Rudoni.
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It’s frustrating for Leeds, who seemingly looked nailed on to sign the Newcastle star, as there are concerns the deal might have collapsed completely, and Leeds are ‘considering’ their options.
BREAKING: Leeds have had their third bid for Sean Longstaff worth up to £12m rejected by Newcastle 🚨
The newly-promoted Premier League club are now considering their options and may move on to other targets ⚪ pic.twitter.com/3FGyerQgL1
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Well, speaking exclusively to LeedsUnited.News, our transfer expert, Graeme Bailey, has claimed that this saga might not be over just yet.
“I think they will [bid again],” Bailey said.
“Leeds are threatening to go elsewhere. I don’t think a deal is a million miles away.
“It makes sense with a deal so close, we aren’t talking £5m-£10m away. It’s ongoing, that one.”
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The cut-off fee Leeds should have for Sean Longstaff
If, as our sources state that Leeds table a fourth bid, it should be their last attempt for Longstaff.
With it looking likely he would already be at Thorp Arch, the Newcastle hierarchy are making this move extremely tricky, but Leeds seem eager to gain his valuable experience in the top flight.
With this considered though, there has to be a breaking point for the 49ers.
As Bailey states, a couple more million should get the job done, and Leeds should be looking at £14m-15m as their final offer, and if rejected, James McAtee could be the perfect alternative.
Any more would disregard what the owners are trying to do at the club, as so far the 49ers have worked sustainably and won’t be bullied on an unrealistic price tag for a player.