Boss playing a waiting game on new deals
STEVE Bruce hopes Newcastle United can secure new contracts for Sean and Matty Longstaff after tying Martin Dubravka to a longterm deal.
Bruce says talks with the brothers are ongoing but he remains hopeful the club will be in a position to make an announcement soon.
The Newcastle head coach said: “With the two of them, Lee Charnley is in discussions.
“They have the same agent. The discussions are with the agent.
“These things don’t take one day anymore. With Martin, it was the best part of two and a half months.
“We are quietly confident we will get there. They are two young lads with a big future and I hope we can tie them up as best we can.”
Matty Longstaff’s deal expires at the end of the season and he can start talking to European clubs from January.
Those clubs could pay as little as £400,000 in compensation for the midfielder’s services.
Sean, is tied down long term but an improved deal is being talked about after a rapid rise to the firstteam XI since he made his debut last year.
Bruce’s comments yesterday came just a day after the club confirmed shot-stopper Dubravka has signed a new six-year contract.
The Slovakian, who was linked with moves to teams on the continent, is one of a number of players the Magpies want tied down to new, longer deals.
Bruce added: “When we have been speaking with Lee for the last few weeks on the squad and where we see it fit, Martin was one of those and I know Lee is in discussions with two or three others.
“Martin has a had a wonderful few months since I have been at the club and I am delighted.
“In the few months I have worked with him, he has proved a very good goalkeeper.
“It is essential for any big club to have a good goalkeeper. That is the number one position and we are delighted to have tied him down.”