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Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer delivers verdict on Matty Longstaff’s proposed move to Udinese

Newcastle United midfielder Matty Longstaff is expected to leave St. James’ Park when his contract expires in the coming days, with a move to Udinese on the cards.

The Serie A outfit have reportedly offered the 20-year-old a five-year deal and £30,000-a-week wages.

Matty is currently on a £850-a-week development contract at Newcastle, and the club have offered to up their initial offer of £15,000 to £20,000-a-week.

It doesn’t appear that has done enough to convince their academy graduate as he is holding out for £25,000.

The younger of the Longstaff brothers will leave the club as it stands, and Newcastle fear he will join Watford, as they have same owners as Udinese.