Leeds United have added Sean Longstaff to their ranks ahead of the Premier League's return next month. The 27-year-old became the Whites' fifth signing of the summer on Friday night as he sealed a move to Elland Road in a deal worth an initial £12 million.

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Longstaff reached out to his former Newcastle teammate Karl Darlow as he closed in on his Leeds move, and felt wanted by the Premier League newcomers, who are trying to build a squad to survive in the top flight. Longstaff said: “I remember obviously playing here [Elland Road] as a little kid, nine, 10 years old. It is funny where life takes you.

Speaking to The Mirror during Longstaff’s first full season at St James' Park back in 2019, Shearer claimed Longstaff had similiar traits to ex-Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Michael Carrick. He waxed lyrical about Longstaff's passing ability and the energy he brought to the team.