STEVE BRUCE hopes Matty Longstaff will make a dramatic U-turn and sign a new deal at Newcastle.
The midfielder, 20, is a free agent, having left the Magpies last month.
But despite being offered a bumper contract by Serie A side Udinese and reportedly holding talks with Premier League new-boys Leeds, Longstaff is yet to make his mind up.
He was on just £850 a week at St James’ but a vastly improved offer — believed to be an incentive-laden package with a base £20,000-a-week — is still on the table.
Boss Bruce has consistently urged him to stay and hopes he will join up with the squad for pre-season.
Meanwhile, Toon keeper Freddie Woodman, 23, is on the brink of rejoining Swansea on a season-long loan.
He has a year left on his deal but is expected to sign a new one before returning to Wales.
And former Bristol City captain, midfielder Korey Smith, 29, has joined the Swans on a free and signed a two-year deal.
SunSport revealed Bruce is eyeing a move for Tottenham transfer outcast Ryan Sessengnon.
He wants to take the wing back who played only a dozen times for Spurs last season on loan.
Bruce has already joined Southampton and Leeds United in a £20m battle for winger Harry Wilson.
Striker Callum Wilson who was his name sake’s team-mate at Bournemouth last season is also high on his list of targets.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
