The 27-year-old has made 214 appearances for the Magpies but doesn\u2019t figure in Eddie Howe\u2019s long-term plans. The club prefer to sell now rather than lose him on a free transfer, with his contract expiring next summer.<\/p>\n
Charles, meanwhile, who caught the eye on loan at Sheffield Wednesday last season, is expected to form part of Will Still\u2019s engine room at Southampton and the new Saints boss is hoping to retain his services this summer.<\/p>\n
However, Leeds<\/a> have been trailing Charles\u2019 progress throughout last season and, now a Premier League side, are strongly considering a move for the Northern Ireland international before the transfer window closes.<\/p>\n The 21-year-old midfielder made 43 appearances for Sheffield Wednesday last term, notching one goal and five assists in the process.<\/p>\n The duo are under consideration by Farke and his recruitment team, but Leeds could also add more midfielders while still pursuing deals for them.<\/p>\n READ MORE<\/strong>:\u00a0Thomas Frank out to barge Leeds aside for top striker as Tottenham learn hefty demand<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Leeds eye Bundesliga midfielder<\/p>\n TEAMtalk can confirm that a deal for Hoffenheim midfielder Anton Stach has also been discussed by Leeds, but this will not impact any move for Longstaff or Charles.<\/p>\n Farke has been busy this summer bolstering the spine of his Leeds side, though bringing in a new wide man is another top priority.<\/p>\n Tottenham Hotspur\u2019s Manor Solomon, who spent last season on loan at Elland Road, is wanted by Farke, but negotiations have reached a deadlock.<\/p>\n Solomon, 25, scored 10 goals and made 12 assists for Leeds last term and played a crucial role in them winning the Championship title and securing automatic promotion.<\/p>\n And while the Israeli is hoping to catch new manager Thomas Frank\u2019s eye and play a role for Spurs in the upcoming season, recent reports have suggested Solomon could still be sold<\/a> \u2013 potentially resurrecting hopes of a move to Elland Road.<\/p>\n We understand that Longstaff\u2019s Newcastle<\/a> teammate Joe Willock has been discussed by Leed as an alternative option, should Leeds miss out on Solomon.<\/p>\n Crystal Palace hold ace card in Joe Willock chase<\/strong><\/p>\n While Leeds are admirers of Willock, who can play off either wing or as an attacking midfielder, it\u2019s believed Crystal Palace are keeping tabs on Willock in the likely event Eberechi Eze is lured away this summer.<\/p>\n
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