NEWCASTLE could move out Sean Longstaff if the right offer comes in.
The Toon are looking to freshen up their squad while they work within Financial Fair Play guidelines and that may mean home-grown midfielder Longstaff goes.
Under FFP, clubs are essentially incentivised to sell academy products as the sale can be listed as pure profit on the club’s books.
Several Prem clubs are on red alert and a loan-to-buy arrangement for the 26-year-old may even work for the Geordies.
Longstaff has been a key part of Eddie Howe’s midfield this season, playing 17 times in the Premier League this year.
He also appeared in five of Newcastle’s Champions League fixtures.
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But selling Longstaff may be a good way for Howe to refresh his squad and bring in another midfielder – particularly with Sandro Tonali’s betting ban in mind.
Magpies midfielder Joe White may be joining Stockport on loan.
The 21-year-old stood out at Crewe in the first half of the season and could now move to Dave Challinor’s ambitious League Two rivals.
Newcastle won their first Tyne-Wear derby in eight years yesterday at the Stadium of Light.
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An own goal from Daniel Ballard kicked things off for the Geordies before Alexander Isak added two.
It was a nightmare day for Ballard, who also gave away the penalty for Isak’s second.
The Magpies rubbed salt in the wounds of Sunderland fans when the team posed for a group photo in front of their travelling fans.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
