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title: "“Finally some good news” – Longstaff contract reports delights these Newcastle fans"
canonical: "https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/14/finally-some-good-news-longstaff-contract-reports-delights-these-newcastle-fans/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Ryan Darby"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2019-08-14T12:00:31Z"
modified: "2019-08-14T12:00:31Z"
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# “Finally some good news” – Longstaff contract reports delights these Newcastle fans

Newcastle United supporters have finally been given some good news after a weekend of disappointment.

The club have reportedly opened talks with Sean Longstaff over a new long-term contract at St James’ Park.

[The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/manchester-united-target-sean-longstaff-and-brother-matty-in-talks-over-new-deals-with-newcastle-united-37lq0r8fp) claim that the player could put pen to paper, with brother Matty Longstaff also in line for a new contract.

It has been a difficult few weeks for supporters and judging by these reactions on social media, Longstaff’s proposed new contract is a timely boost for some.

> Twitter: @NUFC360 Finally some positive news atleast (@Adrian\_\_\_\_29)

> Twitter: @NUFC360 Lets get some home grown talent back in the newcastle sqaud and the England squad hopefully (@emmazz2015)

> Twitter: @NUFC360 This would be amazing news to be fair, probably a 6 year deal and hopefully with no release clause ? (@bigrobnufc)

> Twitter: @NUFC360 You love to see it (@ChxrlieNUFC)

> Twitter: @NUFC360 Glad to hear it and keep Man United off our backs (@mickey\_marr)

### Read Newcastle verdict

After [reported interest](https://metro.co.uk/2019/08/01/newcastle-star-sean-longstaff-responds-manchester-united-transfer-links-10501051/) from Manchester United over the summer, tieing down Sean to a new long-term contract will be a huge relief for the club.

If you take Matty into consideration too, especially after the pre-season he has just enjoyed, then the club have two very talented young midfielders in their ranks for the considerable future.

What you can’t ignore is that a long-term deal does also protect Sean’s market value. Fans don’t want to think about the idea of him leaving the club, but if a bid were to come in next summer, Newcastle have the added bonus of being able to demand a bigger fee. A smart move for all involved.