The Magpies have been one of the more active Premier League sides since the transfer window opened on 14th June.
Their activity thus far has been largely to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), with Yankuba Minteh and Elliot Anderson departing the club.
Newcastle have worked hard to keep hold of their star players so far this summer, with Bruno Guimaraes’ release clause expiring on 30th June. Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak have also been linked with moves away from St James’ Park during the early weeks of the transfer window, but all three have stayed at this stage.
Further departures from St James’ Park are expected this summer
Several players are entering the last year of their respective contracts, which leaves Newcastle open to selling them this summer instead of losing them for free in a year.
Callum Wilson, Kieran Trippier and ‘unsung hero’, Sean Longstaff are all in the final 12 months of their contracts, with all three being key to Newcastle’s success under Eddie Howe so far.
And The Athletic are reporting that Newcastle are open to losing Longstaff, who has been a dependable player for Howe.
The academy graduate provides the club with pure profit concerning PSR, making him an attractive selling option. Longstaff made 46 appearances for the club in all competitions last season and often played through the pain barrier after suffering an ankle injury halfway through the campaign, showing his commitment to the cause.
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