Sean Longstaff has belonged to Newcastle throughout his career, but has spent two loan spells at Kilmarnock and Blackpool, respectively. But this summer, the midfielder and “The Magpies” could go their separate ways, according to the Chronicle.
It is said that the reason for a possible departure is Longstaff’s difficulties in establishing themselves in the team’s midfield, where the trio of Sandro Tonali, Joelinton and Bruno Guimarães are often preferred. In addition, young talents such as Lewis Miley, who Eddie Howe reportedly prefers, have been given more playing time.
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Therefore, Longstaff can now leave his parent club this summer. Both Everton and Manchester United have shown interest in the midfielder, whose contract expires in the summer of 2026.
It is also in Newcastle’s interest to get a deal done this summer in order to make money on the stalwart.
A faithful servant of Newcastle
In total, Sean Longstaff has scored 16 goals and provided 11 assists in 210 appearances for Newcastle. This season, he has recorded one assist in 28 games, most of which have been as a substitute.
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Longstaff, who is 27 years old, has been a loyal player for Newcastle and has been part of the team’s journey from the Championship back to the Premier League and on to European football. However, with increased competition in midfield and the emergence of young talent, it seems that his time at the club may be over.
Both Everton and Manchester United have shown interest in Longstaff, and a move to one of these clubs could bring him new challenges. Everton, who have struggled financially and sportingly in recent seasons, can look to Longstaff as an experienced and reliable player who can strengthen the team.
Manchester United, on the other hand, could look at him as a capable backup or a temporary solution while they work to build a new midfield. Longstaff’s work capacity and experience in the Premier League make him an attractive player for many clubs.
For Newcastle, a possible departure could be bitter, as Longstaff has been a stalwart player through the ups and downs. But at the same time, it can give the club the opportunity to raise money that can be used to strengthen the team further.
With ambitions to establish themselves as a top club in the Premier League and in Europe, it is likely that Newcastle will continue to invest in new players. A departure for Longstaff could thus be part of a larger strategy to build a more competitive team.
For Sean Longstaff, a transfer can mean a fresh start and an opportunity to show off in a new context. Although it is always difficult to leave a club you have belonged to all your career, it can also be a necessary change to further develop as a player.
No matter what the future holds, Longstaff will always be remembered as one of Newcastle’s faithful servants, a player who gave everything for the shirt and the fans.
