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Leeds United are pushing to sign Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff. According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, the Whites have launched an offer worth £10 million plus £2m in add-ons

It has been verified that a third bid of £12million - which included an initial £10m fee and £2m in add-ons - has in fact been rejected by Newcastle United, though there has been an indication that the player himself will not be quick to close the door on Leeds.