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title: "Manchester United: Fans overjoyed with conclusion of interest in Sean Longstaff"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-fans-overjoyed-with-potential-conclusion-of-interest-in-sean-longstaff/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Manchester United Football Club"
published: "2020-01-09T20:30:59Z"
modified: "2020-01-09T20:30:59Z"
---

# Manchester United: Fans overjoyed with conclusion of interest in Sean Longstaff

**According to a [report from the Daily Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/01/08/donny-van-de-beek-ajax-50million-target-manchester-united-seek/), Manchester United have apparently ended their pursuit of Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff who is [‘no longer thought to be under serious consideration’](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/01/08/donny-van-de-beek-ajax-50million-target-manchester-united-seek/) – with some Red Devils supporters rejoicing in the news.**

United, who are currently[prowling the transfer market](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10689217/man-utd-maddison-transfer-leicester/) for a midfielder to add creative quality, have been linked with a move for Longstaff since [last summer](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/07/11/manchester-united-left-stunned-newcastles-50m-asking-price-sean/), but if this report is to be believed, it appears Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have halted their pursuit of the 22-year-old and have set their sights on Ajax youngster Donny van de Beek instead.

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Longstaff, who has an underwhelming pass success rate of [75.5% (via WhoScored)](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/342811/Show/Sean-Longstaff) in the league compared to Fred ([87.8%](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/114397/Show/Fred)) and the injured Scott McTominay ([78.8%](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/336915/Show/Scott-McTominay)), could’ve been seen as a back up option at one stage, hence the reported interest. However, the reported pursuit of Van de Beek appears to have enticed the Red Devils far more.

As a result, these United supporters are overjoyed that the club has apparently ended their interest in Longstaff – here’s what they had to say on Twitter.

> Oh wow, i’m shocked😏. Good riddance to bad rubbish.
>
> — The Mandalorian🐲 (@sleekydeezy) [January 8, 2020](https://twitter.com/sleekydeezy/status/1214955810545160192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Honestly Matty is so much better, would’ve been a terrible move
>
> — ‏ً (@NotoriousManc) [January 8, 2020](https://twitter.com/NotoriousManc/status/1214947902147244032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> W
>
> — Jakub (@kyczmot) [January 8, 2020](https://twitter.com/kyczmot/status/1214942874586009600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Thank god
>
> — Icewoman (@TheIceWoman7) [January 8, 2020](https://twitter.com/TheIceWoman7/status/1214942950423252993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> SIUUUUUU
>
> — ⭐ (@mufc7h) [January 8, 2020](https://twitter.com/mufc7h/status/1214942892671848448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Should never been considered
>
> — L🔰 (@LUHG\_Merchant) [January 8, 2020](https://twitter.com/LUHG_Merchant/status/1214942906064277506?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***United fans, what do you make of the Longstaff saga? Join the discussion by commenting below…***