EVERTON are looking into a shock move for Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff, reports claim.
The Magpies know selling their hometown hero would represent 100 per cent profit under PSR rules as he came through their academy.
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Everton are ready to move for Longstaff this summer, according to talkSPORT.
Goodison boss David Moyes is a fan of the 27-year-old and considered him while at West Ham.
Longstaff is understood to be open to the idea of leaving St James’ Park after 19 years with the club.
The North Shields-born star joined Newcastle’s youth set up at the age of nine in 2006 and was promoted to the first-team in 2016.
Newcastle were concerned with complying with FFP last season, so could be open to the idea of selling an academy star for “pure profit”.
“Pure profit” allows clubs to bank all transfers made, incentivising the sale of academy products who were signed for nothing.
And with Longstaff’s contract expiring in June 2026, a money-making sale might be the logical thing to do.
A move away would see Longstaff play for another club for the first time in his career.
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Longstaff has struggled for game time after falling behind in the midfield pecking order this season.
He has started just eight of Newcastle‘s 28 Prem games this term and been subbed in 13 times.
Longstaff is now competing with Brazilian internationals Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton, Italian ace Sandro Tonali, Joe Willock and Lewis Miley for a spot in midfield.
He has scored 16 goals and provided 11 assists in 210 games for the Magpies.
His brother Matty left Newcastle for a permanent move to Toronto as a free agent in January 2024.
Matty – who also operates as a midfielder – was loaned out to Aberdeen, Mansfield Town and Colchester United before his move across the pond.
But first-things-first, Longstaff will be looking to win Newcastle’s first club trophy in 70 YEARS on Sunday.
The Toon army head to Wembley to face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.
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