The players Eddie Howe inherited from Steve Bruce continue to dazzle for Newcastle United.
One of the most impressive aspects of Newcastle’s rapid-fire turnaround under Howe has been his ability to yield vast improvements out of the squad members who were there when he arrived in November 2021.
Joelinton, Miguel Almiron, Fabian Schar and Joe Willock have all seriously impressed under his coaching and special mention must be paid to Sean Longstaff.
Compared to Michael Carrick upon his initial breakthrough, Longstaff struggled under Bruce after big money links with Manchester United.
Firing on all cylinders now, the 25-year-old scored against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Now, things could be about to get even better for him.
Sean Longstaff in line for new contract with Newcastle United
Indeed, according to The Chronicle, the midfielder is set to sign a new deal at St James’ Park.
They claim Longstaff will extend his stay at his boyhood club with a significantly improved deal. He is in line for revised terms on the contract he penned back in 2022, which currently runs until the summer of 2025.
Longstaff is a crucial part of Newcastle’s set-up
Sitting alongside two of Newcastle’s most expensive ever signings in Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali in midfield, Longstaff is a crucial part of the set-up.
So much so that pundit Jamie Redknapp recently hailed his return from injury as the reason Newcastle’s form has improved so much after a slight dip earlier this season. Not only did he score against PSG, he was excellent away at AC Milan too.
Howe has constantly talked up the midfielder’s ability with both feet, hailing him as “unique.” An absolutely crucial member of Newcastle’s best squad in years, Longstaff more than deserves a reward.
As a local lad too, it really is the stuff dreams are made of.
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