Lee Ryder has said that Newcastle United are now willing to let Matty Longstaff go out on loan before the summer transfer window ends.
The Lowdown: Limited games
Longstaff was limited to a mere five senior games in the Premier League in the 2020/21 season (Transfermarkt), and with the arrival of Joe Willock on a permanent deal from Arsenal, the central midfield player could see even fewer minutes on the pitch in this campaign.
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Thus, he may want to think about leaving St. James’ Park in order to guarantee himself more matches and further his development.
The Latest: Ryder on Longstaff
Writing in his latest piece for The Chronicle, Ryder has said that the North East club have agreed to allow Longstaff to leave on loan.
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The Englishman is hoping for a move to the EFL Championship, with Sheffield United, Blackburn Rovers and Huddersfield Town all said to be interested in his signature.
The Verdict: Right move
It would certainly be the right move for all parties involved if Longstaff did move out on loan, especially down to the Championship.
Described as a ‘talented’ player by pundit Kevin Campbell back in June, the 21-year-old still has a lot of potential, and as a local boy, the Tyneside club should be looking at keeping him for the future.
However, a loan move would mean that he would get more game time, and could come back into Steve Bruce’s squad a much better player after a season in the extremely physical second tier.
In other news, find out what the latest is on NUFC’s alleged pursuit of this £55k-p/w ace here!
