As an academy graduate, Longstaff wanted his boyhood team to be compensated rather than face losing him as a free agent next summer.

Leeds United have reached an agreement in principle for 27-year-old Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff. Athletic - subscription required) There is interest from Leeds United in signing 21-year-old Spain striker Gonzalo Garcia on loan from Real Madrid.

Leeds have agreed a fee in excess of £12m for Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff; the 27-year-old midfielder has one year remaining on his current contract; Leeds saw three previous bids rejected