Leeds United Agree £15m Deal For Sean Longstaff

Leeds United have reached a deal with Newcastle United to sign Sean Longstaff. The agreement is for up to £15 million. The 27-year-old midfielder will join Leeds after a medical check. This is a big signing for Leeds as they get ready to return to the Premier League, as the club is close to finalizing Longstaff’s transfer.

DEAL AGREED AFTER LENGTHY NEGOTIATIONS

Leeds United have spent much of their summer trying to sign Sean Longstaff. They made several offers, including one for £10 million plus bonuses. After many talks, they finally agreed to a deal worth £15 million, including an initial payment of £12 million and £3 million in future bonuses. Longstaff has one year left on his contract with Newcastle, and he has already agreed to personal terms with Leeds and is expected to complete his medical soon.

HOW LONGSTAFF FITS INTO THE SQUAD

Longstaff brings experience to Leeds as they prepare for the Premier League. The midfielder played regularly for Newcastle last season, featuring in just 16 fixtures, and even scored in a recent preseason win against Carlisle United. Leeds, who are back in the Premier League after finishing second in the Championship, are building their squad to avoid relegation. They have made a few signings, including Gabriel Gudmundsson. But Longstaff is seen as their main signing for this summer, having agreed on personal terms with the club.

WHAT IT MEANS FOR LEEDS, NEWCASTLE & UPCOMING FIXTURES

This transfer shows that Leeds United are serious about staying in the Premier League. They have a big preseason game coming up against Manchester United, who will also have their own goals as they try to get back to European football as soon as possible. Leeds will look to Longstaff for his leadership and experience as they aim to avoid relegation. Newcastle United, who finished fifth and qualified for the Champions League last season, will be without one of their homegrown players. They travel to Celtic for a preseason friendly this weekend.