Man Utd ‘preparing bid’ for £50million Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff

MANCHESTER UNITED are lining up an offer for Newcastle's £50million midfielder Sean Longstaff.

Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has already snapped up £50m Arron Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace and £18m Swansea starlet Daniel James.

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But the Old Trafford chief now wants to wrap up a deal for a third homegrown young star as he rebuilds United.

TOON WANT MEGA-MONEY TO SEAL SECOND SALE

However, Toon don't want to sell so are demanding at least £50m for the 21-year-old, , .

The youngster made a huge impact in his debut season last year.

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St James' Park chiefs have already sold striker Ayoze Perez to Leicester in a £30m deal, and are conscious of selling too many stars while they hunt a replacement for departed boss Rafa Benitez.

That is why only a mega-money offer for the Englishman will see them do business.

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Longstaff played 16 times last season, making his Prem debut in the crushing 4-0 Boxing Day defeat to Liverpool.

But he impressed with a string of excellent performances as Toon moved comfortably away from relegation danger.

Longstaff is one of three transfer targets for Solskjaer.