Matty Longstaff set to sign new contract at NUFC

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Matty Longstaff set to sign new contract at NUFC

Post by beatski » Thu Aug 20, 2020 7:39 am

Matty Longstaff looks set to sign a new contract at Newcastle United having been persuaded to commit his future to the club.

The 20-year-old had been expected to leave after his contract at St James’ Park ended last month. A number of clubs were chasing the midfielder’s signature and the Italian side Udinese led the way with a move that would have brought Newcastle £400,000 in compensation. Leeds United were also interested.

However, the Newcastle manager Steve Bruce, who gave Longstaff his debut in October last year, insisted that he was keen for the player to stay. Talks over a new contract, which represents a significant improvement on his previous £800-a-week deal, opened last week.

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Post by biggeordiedave » Thu Aug 20, 2020 7:51 am

He's played the club like a fiddle there.
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Re: Matty Longstaff set to sign new contract at NUFC

Post by overseasTOON » Thu Aug 20, 2020 8:14 am

biggeordiedave wrote:
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He's played the club like a fiddle there.
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Post by Colback's Orange Tufts » Thu Aug 20, 2020 8:14 am

Now all thats left is for Hendricks to be picked ahead of him most of the time
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Re: Matty Longstaff set to sign new contract at NUFC

Post by biggeordiedave » Thu Aug 20, 2020 8:18 am

overseasTOON wrote:
Thu Aug 20, 2020 8:14 am
biggeordiedave wrote:
Thu Aug 20, 2020 7:51 am
He's played the club like a fiddle there.
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Post by Bodacious Benny » Thu Aug 20, 2020 8:31 am

Colback's Orange Tufts wrote:
Thu Aug 20, 2020 8:14 am
Now all thats left is for Hendricks to be picked ahead of him most of the time
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Good news though if he signs it. Shelvey, Hayden, M Longtaff, S Longstaff, Hendrick gives us decent CM cover.
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Post by Sanchino » Thu Aug 20, 2020 8:47 am

Bodacious Benny wrote:
Thu Aug 20, 2020 8:31 am
Colback's Orange Tufts wrote:
Thu Aug 20, 2020 8:14 am
Now all thats left is for Hendricks to be picked ahead of him most of the time
<laugh>

Good news though if he signs it. Shelvey, Hayden, M Longtaff, S Longstaff, Hendrick gives us decent CM cover.
Hendrick can play out wide and attacking mid/no.10/SS.. and didn't even Dyche even play him at full-back one time? So his versatility will come in handy for squad depth.. the new Irish Perchino <gent> <whistle>

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Re: Matty Longstaff set to sign new contract at NUFC

Post by Colly » Thu Aug 20, 2020 9:07 am

I still see Longstaff as more attacking, if we play an attacking formation I'd see him at the top of a midfield 3/behind the striker. Him in the middle with ASM and Almiron either side could be tasty.

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Post by Captain Obvious » Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:23 am

Kid still has plenty to prove imo but he doesn't count as a squad member due to age which is good news

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Post by Don Sholeone » Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:26 am

If true I'd boot him out on loan for half a season, think there would be plenty of takers in the championship.

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Post by Valentino's fast feet » Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:44 am

Don Sholeone wrote:
Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:26 am
If true I'd boot him out on loan for half a season, think there would be plenty of takers in the championship.
While I agree he could do with the development, we'd leave ourselves a little light in midfield. Just Hayden, Shelvey and SLongstaff. Possibly Hendrick if and when that's confirmed.
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Post by Don Sholeone » Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:46 am

CIH wrote:
Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:44 am
Don Sholeone wrote:
Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:26 am
If true I'd boot him out on loan for half a season, think there would be plenty of takers in the championship.
While I agree he could do with the development, we'd leave ourselves a little light in midfield. Just Hayden, Shelvey and SLongstaff. Possibly Hendrick if and when that's confirmed.
If we are playing just the 2 CM then I'd say that's enough, could always put a recall clause incase of injuries.

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Re: Matty Longstaff set to sign new contract at NUFC

Post by Valentino's fast feet » Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:47 am

Don Sholeone wrote:
Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:46 am
CIH wrote:
Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:44 am


While I agree he could do with the development, we'd leave ourselves a little light in midfield. Just Hayden, Shelvey and SLongstaff. Possibly Hendrick if and when that's confirmed.
If we are playing just the 2 CM then I'd say that's enough, could always put a recall clause incase of injuries.
I think the recall clauses can only be used during transfer windows. And we will be down to barebones pretty quickly, especially considering our history with injuries.
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Re: Matty Longstaff set to sign new contract at NUFC

Post by lassassinblanc » Thu Aug 20, 2020 12:21 pm

CIH wrote:
Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:47 am
Don Sholeone wrote:
Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:46 am


If we are playing just the 2 CM then I'd say that's enough, could always put a recall clause incase of injuries.
I think the recall clauses can only be used during transfer windows. And we will be down to barebones pretty quickly, especially considering our history with injuries.
Depends on the agreement between the clubs, but outside of transfer window if there is no agreement then it can only be done in transfer window yes.
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Re: Matty Longstaff set to sign new contract at NUFC

Post by Remember Colo » Thu Aug 20, 2020 4:30 pm

It's almost like people ranting about the club for months on this subject, or similarly calling him a money hungry, ungrateful kid were getting ahead of themselves...

Glad he's staying though. Still think we're all depth in the position without having anyone good enough to be starting (if aspiring to more than a bottom third finish).

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Post by Bodacious Benny » Thu Aug 20, 2020 5:12 pm

Or maybe he didn’t get another offer <roll>
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Re: Matty Longstaff set to sign new contract at NUFC

Post by Speedo » Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:17 am



Only 2 years - the same as Sean’s deal. I’m guessing he negotiated for that, to make sure he gets games...
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Post by PFT » Sat Aug 22, 2020 9:53 am

Have to say i’m chuffed that Matty’s staying . Seeing homegrown talent come through is always heartening , hope he pushes on to get more starts .
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Post by ALF » Sat Aug 22, 2020 11:46 am

PFT wrote:
Sat Aug 22, 2020 9:53 am
Have to say i’m chuffed that Matty’s staying . Seeing homegrown talent come through is always heartening , hope he pushes on to get more starts .
Agree with this. It's great seeing the young lads breaking through, especially in an era where people throw stupid money around to sign average players.

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Re: Matty Longstaff set to sign new contract at NUFC

Post by UlversToon » Sat Aug 22, 2020 12:24 pm

Did he have to take a medical?

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