It’s been a busy few days of transfer talk on Tyneside, both in and out.
Anthony Elanga is set to be officially announced today, but Sean Longstaff’s proposed move to Leeds appears to be in doubt.
After Monday night claims from David Ornstein that Leeds had submitted a £10m bid plus £2m in add-ons, Sky Sports’ Keith Downie stated on Tuesday that the two clubs were ‘close’ to agreeing a deal.
However, on Wednesday night, The Times’ Martin Hardy was the first to reveal that Newcastle had rejected this offer, feeling a £12m package was not enough for a player of his Premier League experience.
Today, Leeds insider Marching On Together are reporting that Newcastle are demanding for £15m for the midfielder.
They add that Longstaff has already agreed personal terms with the Whites, suggesting the 27-year-old is keen on the move, but Newcastle’s demands could represent a ‘significant hurdle’ for the newly promoted side.
Leeds want to add Premier League know-how without breaking the bank, meaning Longstaff fits the bill now he’s entered the final 12 months of his contract.
But will they come back with another bid closer to Newcastle’s asking price or look elsewhere? Ornstein reported on Monday that Leeds were ‘close to their limit’ by offering £12m and ready to pursue other deals if their last offer was rejected.
Now it has been, all eyes turn back to Leeds. Will they up their offer? Do Newcastle really want £15m? And at what price should we settle on after turning down £12m?
£15 mil for a 27 year old with premier league experience is not crazy money
MorpethMag(Quote)
Take it as an add on £3m if they qualify for Europe whilst Sean is there.
PremAndUp(Quote)
The boy fancies it and has been a fantastic servant for the club. Could have let his contract run down and got a better deal but knows he will not feature much next year and wants to play and also wants the club to profit. If he stays he will be at best a bit part player barring a big injury crisis and if he is not part of the club’s long term plans risking losing him for nothing with little to gain from him staying seems a bit short sighted in the current psr world.
Dean Carlyle(Quote)
Pure greed and selfish regarding Longstaff. They don’t care about his 19 years loyal service and surely don’t need an extra £3m. He wants to play but if he stays and runs down his contract to go on a free in a year it will be just deserts to the morally inept Newcastle management
David Fraser(Quote)
Leeds look like they’re still wanting to spend Championship level fees on players!
X.Y,WHY,MAN.(Quote)
12 mill is all he’s worth , he’s only been a reserve for last 18 months
Andrew Nothers(Quote)
Doylem
Andrew Nothers(Quote)
Leeds are clever operators, they set a limit and stick to it, if it’s 12m it’s 12m, in a year it will be Om. They will have other options already.
LUFC 8N9M/76(Quote)
I think £12M is a little on the low side for a player of his PL experience, but he only has one year left!
Being totally honest I think it’s a relatively fair offer, I’d be happy to take £12M for him.
Alex(Quote)
Yet when other clubs dont accept our bids, and make outrageous demands for players with 12 months left on the contract, people like you are very happy and take the view pay up or shut up. Can’t have it both ways! I could understand if we’d gone back with a 25-30 mil demand, for me and I say this genuinely, 15 mil for Longstaff is a steal, he is a fantastic player and he is so underrated for what he does when he is on the pitch. If Leeds pay up, I guarantee he will not disappoint. If anything, all the fans that like to get on his back constantly will start to realise that they were wrong all along.
John(Quote)
I think we should reward a loyal club servant and let him go and not push on about it, 12m is a fair price. £6m in Jan £0 next year . lets do the deal and move onto our next target.
He’s trying to do his best to get the club a fee were gambling 12m for an extra 1 or 2, or 0 its not worth the bet take the fee and wish him well.
a(Quote)
As a Leeds fan, Longstaff is exactly what we need, I really like his work ethic.
But Anton Sach is our other option, at 15mil we would probably go for him instead, leaving Longstaff in the wilderness.
nigel c(Quote)
Unfortunately for them Leeds don’t set the fee for our players …
£15m is what the club is asking and that is a steal for a Premiership midfield player these days ..have a look around do you see anyone else going that cheaply ?
Longstaff is coming into his prime years and is still a very good player despite the fact he has dropped down the pecking order ..
Sorry Leeds.. put up or move on and I’d also be more than happy to keep him as a squad player if no other club meets our valuation .
Hodgy(Quote)
He’s worth 20 -25 Mil. If not for Tonali, he would start every week. As the 22/23 season showed, he can play a bit if given the minutes and at 27, still in his prime. Forget 25, I would want 35m. 15 is a steal. If leads want to stay in the premier league, then they need to pay for decent players.
will(Quote)