“Newcastle United’s £36M Dream Signing Will Leave Fans Speechless: The ULTIMATE Pressing Machine Who Outshines EVERYONE!”
Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff’s future remains uncertain, with Leeds United expressing serious interest in signing the 27-year-old.
A £12 million bid was submitted by Leeds, only to be turned down by Newcastle, despite Longstaff entering the final year of his contract.
With contract talks yet to progress significantly, a departure from St. James’ Park is still a realistic possibility.
Should Longstaff move on, Newcastle are expected to seek a suitable replacement in midfield.
While Jack Rudoni of Coventry City has been mentioned as a potential option, the club may now be eyeing a more high-profile target—Conor Gallagher.
According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Newcastle are “seriously considering” a move for Gallagher, who currently plays for Atletico Madrid.
The England international joined the Spanish side from Chelsea just last year, but could already be on the move again if he fails to secure a regular starting role under Diego Simeone.
Atletico reportedly value the 25-year-old at a minimum of £36 million and are not keen on selling him for less than they paid.
With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, Gallagher may view a Premier League return as a necessary step to boost his international prospects, especially if playing time in La Liga remains limited.
Eddie Howe has long admired Gallagher and previously tried to bring him to Newcastle while he was still at Chelsea.
The midfielder was even labelled as a “perfect” fit for the Magpies in early 2023, a sentiment that still resonates given Howe’s tactical style.
Newcastle’s high-energy, pressing system under Howe has seen players like Joelinton and Longstaff flourish, and Gallagher could seamlessly slot into that setup.
Former England boss Gareth Southgate praised Gallagher in November 2023, calling him one of the Premier League’s best pressers and highlighting his “outstanding” mentality.
If Longstaff does depart, Gallagher’s arrival could be the ideal solution—adding dynamism, tenacity, and international quality to the heart of Newcastle’s midfield.
