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Report: Newcastle United midfielder Matty Longstaff hasn’t trained with the squad this week

According to Sportmail, Newcastle United midfielder Matty Longstaff hasn’t trained with the rest of the squad this week amid uncertainty over his future at St. James’ Park.

The 20-year-old is expected to join Udinese when his Newcastle contract runs out in the coming weeks having been offered a five-year deal worth £30,000-a-week by the Serie A side.

Matty currently has a thigh strain and might not be willing to risk further injuring himself as that could land a blow on his move to the Italian side.

The Magpies have offered him £20,000 after initially tabling £15,000-a-week, but it doesn’t seem that has done enough to convince their academy graduate.