Sean Longstaff in Leeds United kit and Newcastle midfielder Joe Willock
(Credit: Hasan Karim/Imago)
Aheed Abrar
Thu 10 July 2025 13:45, UK
Daniel Farke could potentially have two Newcastle midfielders, Sean Longstaff and Joe Willock, at Leeds United this transfer window.
The Whites have made multiple offers so far for the 27-year-old, but no agreement has been reached with the Magpies to date.
A fourth bid may be made by the West Yorkshire outfit to sign Longstaff at Elland Road from the Tyneside outfit, with personal terms not an issue.
The Peacocks could potentially push for another Newcastle player soon, with Willock seen as an alternative to Manor Solomon.
Leeds United-linked Sean Longstaff
Leeds are working to sign Longstaff from Newcastle. (Credit: Imago)
Willock of interest to Leeds United as enquiry made during Longstaff transfer talks
Leeds are keen on a deal for Willock in the ongoing transfer window, according to Punch Sport.
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The news outlet reported in its print edition (10 July, page 4) that the Whites have enquired about the 25-year-old during discussions to bring Longstaff to Elland Road.
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Willock’s record at Newcastle last season.
It’s been claimed that Newcastle are open to the English midfielder’s exit, but he prefers a move to another Premier League rival.
If the West Yorkshire outfit are determined to complete a double deal from the Magpies, they will arguably have to push hard for their signings and change Willock’s mind.
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Leeds have reinforced their backline with Jaka Bijol, Sebastiaan Bornauw and Gabriel Gudmundsson.
Farke didn’t have many options in defence last season, with Pascal Struijk and Joe Rodon featuring a lot, but now the German manager will be delighted with his choices.
The Whites should now shift their focus to bolstering other areas of the pitch, and the possible arrivals of Longstaff and Willock will certainly help with that.
Former Leeds midfielder Joe Rothwell has joined Rangers after playing a crucial role on loan, helping Farke win the Championship title.
Josuha Guilovogui’s exit has also led to a loss of depth in the engine room, which was an issue for the German manager after Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev’s injuries last season.
While the Whites have signed Lukas Nmecha to reinforce the attack, more signings are arguably needed.
Regarding Longstaff and Willock, the West Yorkshire outfit will gain immense Premier League experience with them, but it remains to be seen how their situations unfold.
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