Sean Longstaff's Newcastle United exit is drawing closer as the academy graduate bids farewell to the club he has called home for over 20 years. The midfielder, who struggled for game time under Eddie Howe last term,

Newcastle United remain committed to keeping all members of Eddie Howe’s starting XI in tow for next season. While some fringe first-team players could be moved on to ease financial constraints and create squad flexibility,

Leeds United, fresh off promotion, are moving like a club with a plan. According to The Athletic, the Elland Road side have agreed a deal in principle to sign Sean Longstaff from Newcastle United. The fee is reportedly £10 million plus £2 million in add-ons, after what was the third bid for the midfielder.

The future Norway international, already capped at youth level, also got minutes at senior level in pre-season during the Sela Cup against Girona and Brest at St James' Park. He brings a physical presence to the table and is deemed to push on at United.

Sean Longstaff is set to leave Newcastle United in a £12 million deal with Leeds United, but the club is not expected to immediately pursue a like-for-like replacement in midfield. According to Craig Hope of the Daily Mail,

Leeds United have agreed personal terms with Hoffenheim midfielder Anton Stach according to Sky Sports Germany.

Longstaff, as it stands, is the only Newcastle player who meets the 'club-trained' criteria due to recent departures for Elliot Anderson and Paul Dummett, and his exit would mean United could only name 21 players on their 'A-list'. Miley and other youngsters can be entered on Newcastle's 'B-list'.