Italian duo Inter and AC Milan are both ready to make moves to sign Matty Longstaff on a pre-contract agreement.
The Times claim that the two clubs could both offer him a five-year contract to leave Newcastle in the summer.
Longstaff is out of contract in June and according to The Times, will be free to discuss terms with teams from abroad as of tomorrow.
The report claims that Longstaff still earns less than £1000 a week at St James’ Park and is yet to agree a new deal with the Magpies.
After breaking into the first-team squad this season, Longstaff has become a favourite with some supporters. He also put in a Man of the Match performance against Manchester United back in October (WhoScored) – scoring in both games aginst Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.
Following the rumours of a potential move to Italy, these Newcastle United supporters on Twitter have been reacting to the news and they don’t seem to be too happy about it.
Twitter: @MailSport This would be a catastrophe #NUFC (@Ne1Nufc)
Twitter: Would be classic NUFC to sign three players on loan this window and then lose Matty Longstaff – one of our best you… https://t.co/wtaCaaBCSd (@chrisshipmanTF)
Twitter: @ChronicleNUFC Christ all mighty #nufc don’t let this lad go he’s the future of the club! (@Wig82)
Twitter: @ChronicleNUFC Don’t mess this one up for gods sake (@stockerssssss)
Twitter: @ChronicleNUFC Would be better for him to stay with us for next 5 years. I wouldn’t miss Sean if he leaves (@Andy83JW)
Twitter: @ChronicleNUFC Nooooooooo!!!!!!!!!! There’s a reason they want him and that’s the reason he should stay. Plus he’s… https://t.co/vf5R4dTr84 (@T3RRAF0RM)
