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Newcastle boss wants to hand the midfielder a key role for next season
Man United are said to be interested in Longstaff but won't pay £50 million
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side believe the 21-year-old is worth half the valuation
Bruce's first game in charge will come against West Ham on Saturday in Asia

Published: 10:22 EDT, 18 July 2019 | Updated: 13:44 EDT, 18 July 2019

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New Newcastle manager Steve Bruce is expected to hold talks with Sean Longstaff in the coming days, in an attempt to convince the midfielder to resist any interest from Manchester United.

Bruce was officially confirmed as the new boss at St James' Park on Monday, and joined up with his new squad for the first time in China ahead of the Magpies' second Premier League Asia Trophy clash.

Longstaff didn't feature in the heavy 4-0 defeat by Wolves, but according to Sky Sports the 21-year-old is desperate to impress the new man at the helm.

Sean Longstaff could be convinced to remain at Newcastle despite interest from Man United

Steve Bruce will hold talks with Longstaff in the coming days to decide the midfielder's future

LONGSTAFF AT NEWCASTLE

Appearances: 11 (1)

Goals: 2

Shots per game: 0.9

Pass success: 80.9%

However, the youngster could be tempted by a move to Old Trafford should the two clubs agree on a fee - but it is believed that Longstaff is not actively angling for a move.

Newcastle are holding out for £50 million, a substantial figure which United are not prepared to pay.

It is thought that boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is attracted to Longstaff's potential, but his club deem the midfielder to only be worth half of the Magpies' valuation.

United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is understood to be impressed with Longstaff's potential

The young Geordie boasts eleven senior appearances for Newcastle, and netted twice in a spectacular breakout season.

But Solskjaer has warned that United will refuse to pay over the odds for any player.

'We're still in the market looking to do some business but we're patient,' said Solskjaer. 'We don't have to overpay. You have to have the right players at the right price.'

Newcastle will face West Ham United in their next pre-season friendly on Saturday.