According to Sky Sports, Serie A side Udinese have offered Newcastle United midfielder Matty Longstaff a lucrative offer that will see him earn more than 30 times the wages he currently earns at St. James’ Park.
The academy graduate is currently on a £850-a-week development player contract, and Udinese are ready to offer him £30,000-a-week. Newcastle are due a £450,000 compensation for the 20-year-old should he leave when his contract expires, and it appears that he has made up his mind. Matty travelled to Italy before lockdown and talks over a five-year deal were held. While he wants to remain at Newcastle, the club are only offering him around £15,000-a-week.