That’s according to Sky Sports transfer insider Keith Downie, in what is a blow to Manchester United. As United target an overhaul of their squad this summer to freshen things up at Old Trafford, 21-year-old Longstaff has emerged as a surprise target. Yet Downie insists that Newcastle are desperate not to lose Longstaff, who has no particular burning desire himself to leave for United. Asked how keen Newcastle are to keep their up-and-coming talent, Downie told Sky Sports’ Transfer Talk podcast: “Very. “As I understand it there hasn’t been any contact or approach from United but they’re looking at someone like Longstaff.

Source: Express May 25, 2019 07:31 UTC