Manchester United have made a shocking move for the signature of a Newcastle United midfielder.
As the summer transfer window looms, the competition over one experienced Magpies midfielder ramps up.
With their historically poor performance in last year’s Premier League still hanging over Old Trafford, the Red Devils are itching to make any improvements they can before next season.
For Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim, this has meant going on the hunt for talented players with youth on their side to secure a future of silverware.
During his quest for success, Amorim has also registered interest in the likes of Southampton’s Tyler Dibling and Olympiacos’ Charalampos Kostoulas.
But now, in a shocking move by United to further build on their future, the club have seemingly staked an interest in one Newcastle United midfielder.
According to Chronicle Live, Manchester United have turned their focus to Newcastle United’s Sean Longstaff, who has only a year left of his contract with The Magpies.
The 27 year-old midfielder has been at St. James’ Park since 2018, after scoring his first goal for the Magpies in their 2-0 victory over St Patrick’s Athletic in August 2018 and earning himself a 4-year contract with the club.
Nowadays, though, the academy product has been bumped down the roster at Newcastle, with the likes of Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton and Sandro Tonali taking his spot as first choice midfielders.
This is not the first time that Sean Longstaff has been linked with a move to Old Trafford.
Under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s regime, Longstaff was rumoured to be of interest in 2019 and it was believed that United were quoted £50m for the player.
However, that move never materialised.
With first choice appearances now seemingly limited and only a year left on his deal, both Newcastle United and Sean Longstaff may believe that this summer might be the best time to part ways.
It’s not just United linked to the player, with another English Premier League side also said to be interest in the Englishman.
The Chronicle name Everton, who have current United manager David Moyes in charge of the club again, have been named as another side targeting Longstaff for the summer.
Whether Manchester United do firm up their interest in the summer remains to be seen.
Either way, it seems that Sean Longstaff’s future is likely to be away from St James’ Park from next season.
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