Leeds United are weighing up a move for Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff this summer, with Daniel Farke\u2019s newly-promoted side set to face competition from departing and soon-to-be Everton CEO Angus Kinnear for his signature, according to reports.<\/p>\n
The 27-year-old has long been admired by Elland Road chiefs, with links to the midfielder dating back to last summer. Now, according to The i, with Leeds<\/strong><\/a> back in the Premier League<\/strong><\/a> and preparing for a busy window, Longstaff<\/strong><\/a> is once again a top midfield target.<\/p>\n According to reports, Leeds will face stiff competition from Everton<\/strong><\/a>. That news makes sense if reports of the Whites\u2019 previous interest are to be believed, as Angus Kinnear will move from Yorkshire to Merseyside this summer to become Everton\u2019s new CEO.<\/p>\n Both clubs are understood to see Longstaff\u2019s top-flight experience and character as key traits in the high-stakes environment of a Premier League season.<\/p>\n The North Shields native was also linked with a move to Man Utd as recently as March<\/strong><\/a>, as his near 20-year association with the club looks increasingly likely to come to an end.<\/p>\n A product of Newcastle\u2019s<\/strong><\/a> academy, Longstaff has racked up 170 Premier League appearances for his boyhood club and has featured in the Champions League<\/strong><\/a> this term.<\/p>\n But the Magpies\u2019 heavy investment in midfield over the past 18 months \u2013 with Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton all ahead of him in the pecking order \u2013 has seen his role reduced. Of his 24 league appearances this season, 16 have come off the bench.<\/p>\n With just 12 months left on his deal at St James\u2019 Park, Newcastle are reportedly open to cashing in for a fee in the region of \u00a310 million.<\/p>\n MORE LEEDS COVERAGE FROM F365\u2026 Speaking openly about his future earlier in the season, Longstaff admitted he was open to the possibility of moving on.<\/p>\n \u201cI want to be valued as a player, I want to be appreciated\u2026 whether it\u2019s here [Newcastle], great. If it\u2019s not here and it\u2019s somewhere else, it\u2019ll be somewhere else,\u201d Longstaff said.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also a subject Magpies boss Eddie Howe<\/strong><\/a> has touched on recently, hinting that his future could be away from the Toon Army.<\/p>\n \u201cHis long-term future is slightly more unclear,\u201d Howe said last month. \u201cBut what I can say is that behind the scenes, Sean has been very good\u2026 I cannot speak highly enough of him as a person.\u201d<\/p>\n
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