Steve Bruce expects Longstaff to stay at Newcastle

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Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce has told Manchester United that Sean Longstaff is going nowhere this summer.

The Red Devils have been credited with interest in recent weeks, with a £30 million move touted (Mirror).

Having now worked with the young midfielder, Bruce is adamant he will not be sold amid the transfer interest.

The defiant 58-year-old said (Mirror): “We don’t want to sell our best young players, that’s for sure.

“So that won’t happen. I’m very confident of that.”

Fans are expected a big season from Longstaff, who gave a taster of what he’s about in the second half of last season.

Longstaff became a regular in the side before suffering a knee injury which ended his season early.

TBR’s view

Bruce is already up against it, but if he can keep his word over Longstaff it will buy him some breathing space.

He is a huge asset for the club, and it is vital for Newcastle to keep hold of him amid the growing toxicity at the club.

The 21-year-old is considered a shining light in what are dark times at the club.

United could well offer a huge amount, but the club simply mustn’t be tempted.