The Newcastle loan manager has raved about Longstaff, and believes that the Magpies need to keep hold of the 20-year-old midfielder beyond this summer.
The England Under-20 international midfielder is out of contract at Magpies at the end of the season, with Arsenal, Everton and West Ham United interested securing the youngster’s services on a free transfer this summer, according to TEAMtalk.
According to Goal.com, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund are on the verge of buying Newcastle from current owner Mike Ashley.
Ameobi said The Football Show on Sky Sports Football (10am, May 8, 2020): “All the staff here want Matty to sign a contract.
“The likes of Matty is a product of Newcastle, it should be one of the top priorities should the new owners come in.
“We have to keep the players that we have. He should be a top priority. We need to lock him down for the future.”
Stats
Longstaff has made six starts and one substitute appearance in the Premier League for Steve Bruce’s side so far this season, scoring two goals in the process, according to WhoScored.
The midfielder also made three starts and one substitute appearance in the FA Cup for the Magpies so far this campaign, scoring one goal in the process, according to WhoScored.
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