Newcastle United’s need to add new players this month needs little introduction.
The Magpies’ season is on the slide with an injury-stricken squad causing Eddie Howe no end of problems.
And with the club desperate to comply with Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules to avoid the same fate Everton recently suffered in the form of a 10-point deduction, Howe is rumoured to be open to selling to raise much-needed funds.
According to The Sun’s Alan Nixon, one player the northeast giants could be ‘willing to listen to offers for’ is midfielder Sean Longstaff.
The surprising claim comes during a time when Longstaff has not only been one of the club’s fittest players but also their best, so to imagine Howe bidding farewell to him seems almost impossible.
Nevertheless, Nixon believes the 26-year-old leaving St. James’ Park this month is a very real possibility and a scenario that could come to fruition should a suitable offer be made.
Since the start of the season, Longstaff, who has 18 months left on his contract, has scored three goals and registered two assists in 25 games in all competitions.