Why Conor Gallagher now holds the key to Leeds United signing...

Adam Underwood’s refusal to pay a premium for the Toon midfielder has put Leeds United’s hopes of acquiring Sean Longstaff from

Newcastle United in ruins.

Earlier this week, David Ornstein revealed that Leeds had submitted a third offer for Longstaff, totalling £12 million. According to

sources, a bid was approved, and the midfield player reportedly agreed to personal terms with Leeds.

Nevertheless, it quickly became apparent that Newcastle had decided to reject the £12 million offer, and since Leeds had already made

three attempts to acquire Longstaff, it seems Underwood was unwilling to pursue the matter further.

Given that Newcastle won’t need much more to accept a bid, Graeme Bailey informed LeedsUnited.News that he anticipates a fourth

offer. However, it seems improbable that Leeds will be able to sign Longstaff.

Why Conor Gallagher could aid Leeds in Sean Longstaff chase

With Joelinton, Sandro Tonali, and Bruno Guimaraes, Newcastle has one of the Premier League’s top starting midfield trios. Longstaff

is aware that he will have little playing time at Newcastle if he stays.

particularly with Lewis Miley and Joe Willock, Leeds’ targets, on the books. He might be the fifth, sixth, or even seventh choice

heading into the 2025–2026 season if Newcastle signs another midfield player.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Newcastle is interested in acquiring Conor Gallagher, an England star for Atletico Madrid, as a new

midfield player. Gallagher is valued at £36 million by Atletico Madrid.

Gallagher’s arrival at Newcastle would not guarantee the former Chelsea captain a start, given the quality of the midfield in the north

east. However, he would certainly be Eddie Howe’s first midfield reserve.

In terms of hierarchy, he would undoubtedly rank higher than Longstaff, and Atletico Madrid isn’t completely ruling out a sale either.

According to the MD’s report, they could consider offers for the England player.

Longstaff will undoubtedly be more persuaded that Gallagher must leave if Newcastle signs him, and they will also be more inclined to

let him go and negotiate a settlement with Underwood.