Manchester United believe their chances of landing Sean Longstaff this summer have been boosted by Rafael Benitezs departure from Newcastle United, sources have told Metro.co.uk.
The Spaniard will officially vacate his role at St James Park this week after failing to agree a contract extension with club owner Mike Ashley.
Keeping Longstaff had been of paramount importance to Benitez, who gave the midfielder his Premier League debut for the Magpies.
The 21-year-old, a boyhood Newcastle fan, had also been keen to stay in the north-east to continue his development under Benitez but the uncertainty over the clubs future has led to Longstaff questioning his future.
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has transformed Uniteds approach in the transfer market, neglecting the star-studded strategy adopted by Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho to focus on young, British talent.
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The acquisitions of Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka exemplify Uniteds fresh approach and Longstaff is seen as another promising talent.
The Englishmans made just 11 appearances for the Magpies and United had been exploring other options to strengthen their midfield but the club feel Benitezs departure has aided their chances of landing him this summer.
Newcastle want around £30million for Longstaff and sources have told Metro.co.uk that United are willing to stretch their £25m valuation of the midfielder to get the deal done.
With no manager in place at St James Park, Longstaffs future will come down to the decision of owner Ashley and Solskjaer will be hoping to capitalise on the uncertainty to landRead More – Source
Manchester United believe their chances of landing Sean Longstaff this summer have been boosted by Rafael Benitezs departure from Newcastle United, sources have told Metro.co.uk.
The Spaniard will officially vacate his role at St James Park this week after failing to agree a contract extension with club owner Mike Ashley.
Keeping Longstaff had been of paramount importance to Benitez, who gave the midfielder his Premier League debut for the Magpies.
The 21-year-old, a boyhood Newcastle fan, had also been keen to stay in the north-east to continue his development under Benitez but the uncertainty over the clubs future has led to Longstaff questioning his future.
More: Football
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has transformed Uniteds approach in the transfer market, neglecting the star-studded strategy adopted by Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho to focus on young, British talent.
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The acquisitions of Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka exemplify Uniteds fresh approach and Longstaff is seen as another promising talent.
The Englishmans made just 11 appearances for the Magpies and United had been exploring other options to strengthen their midfield but the club feel Benitezs departure has aided their chances of landing him this summer.
Newcastle want around £30million for Longstaff and sources have told Metro.co.uk that United are willing to stretch their £25m valuation of the midfielder to get the deal done.
With no manager in place at St James Park, Longstaffs future will come down to the decision of owner Ashley and Solskjaer will be hoping to capitalise on the uncertainty to landRead More – Source
