According to The Sun, Newcastle United midfielder Matty Longstaff will only leave Saint James’ Park before today’s transfer deadline if any late surprising bids to take him on loan come. Barring that, the 19-year-old is expected to remain with manager Steve Bruce’s first-team after impressing during the pre-season.
Barring any late surprises, understand Matty Longstaff will be staying at #nufc and not going out on loan.
— David Coverdale (@dpcoverdale) August 8, 2019
The teenager scored a screamer in the 2-1 win over St Etienne a few days ago, and will now be hoping for more game time this season after his older brother Sean broke into the first-team last term.