Transfer Rumour Sean Longstaff

[Houghty19]

It’s irrespective if we pay a pittance for him. Like I’ve expressed numerous times I just don’t see how he improves our midfield in a relegation battle. It’s not me bring anti Benetiz. Im fine with signing of the full backs with their best years ahead of them.

Like i said i have no idea whether the lads good enough never watched him in any great detail. I know United were quoted £50m a few years back but i don't class that as a great measure of quality to be honest as i reckon it was Newcastle trying to pull a fast one or just frighten United off with a big number. All I'm saying is if he becomes a blue support him until he shows he's unworthy. A lot of people said they couldn't see how gray would improve us but he's consistently been one of our best players now.

 

[trueblue84]

Longstaff is 24.

What's your point? longstaff has failed to establish himself at Newcastle. Gray wanted more minutes at a top team and then left to go to Germany (at a time when a lot of young English players were doing the same).

They aren't even remotely comparable.

 

[roy vernon]

I’d say defensively he is better than Davies which is why Benitez wants him, was much better under Benitez and has fallen off since. I’d imagine we are after him due to a small fee being enough to take him and he plugs a gap for now.

Him next to Allan could work with Doucoure being pushed up.

Let’s see, I’m sure this signing won’t excite anyone but hopefully we are easily pleased

There you go, fixed that for you.

 

[Houghty19]

How many 'you do realise' can we fit on one page? Christ lads give it a rest

You do realise that this is the second you do realise no the third you do realise no the 4th....... oh never mind

 

[MACCA75]

They wouldn’t sell without a replacement so if this happens it won’t be yet.

 

[AndyC]

Right now, playing at Newcastle Longstaff might not be the player we need.

But, most on here threw their toys out of the pram when we signed Gareth Barry… too old, too slow etc etc.

If Sean Longstaff who most perceive as underwhelming can step up the way his Dad did as an ice hockey player, we might fall lucky again as we did with Barry.

He has an excellent relationship with Benitez and that would probably help.

 

[Milkman]

When being edgy fails

Unreal lack of self-awareness, I love it.

 

[Runub]

You do realise anyone can sign in and edit content .

Correct and it seems you don't need to use a spell checker either

 

[chopper6]

I’ve seen a few mention his horrendous injury? I presume the knee injury he had?

I must confess any players who’s done an ACL would worry me.

On some brief searching it seems it kept him out for 9 games or 4 months. How bad was it?

Some ACL’s see players miss 12 months.

Anyone know more about it?!

 

[JimmyK]

You reckon?

It's a saving face shout.

Otherwise, why would they reject a bid for him?

Sorry I wasn't trying to dispute it i'm just going off the quotes in the article it reads to me like they're saying the opportunity to get a new contract is in his hands and its up to him to take it. If there was a contract offer on the table i'd expect them to do what Everton do and show the fans you've done your bit and if he leaves he's a judas but maybe not all clubs do that. In terms of rejecting a bid though they certainly don't need the money do they so could easily be either they think he'll be useful for the rest of the season or they don't want to strengthen a relegation rival.

 

[Amokachi1995]

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Seems legit.

Best change the banner of this thread to 'confirmed '.

 

[sageyefc]

Come on Arabs flex that wallet and give him a new contract

 

[sageyefc]

Kept out their side by Hayden when he was fit, says everything about him. Geordie cleverly

 

[trueblue84]

Isn't that similar to Longstaff?

Leicester and Newcastle are very different propositions.

 

[dublinbluenose]

Benitez does seem to be surrounding himself with loyalists and yes men. He even gives them game time so I can see why they are loyal.

What a mess were in.