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Generous Matty Longstaff, who earns just £850 a week at Newcastle, 'contributes to club's NHS fund' amid coronavirus crisis as Mike Ashley refuses to reopen talks over new contract

Newcastle United midfielder Matty Longstaff has contributed to the club's NHS fund despite earning just £850 a week and failing to agree a new deal with the club.

First team players at the club have clubbed together to put money towards the NHS' fight against coronavirus as part of the Premier League's 'Players Together' initiative.

But Longstaff made his contribution despite being one of the lowest earners in the top flight as a result of his contract stand-off with Newcastle.

Matty Longstaff has contributed to Newcastle's NHS fund despite earning just u00a3850 a week
Longstaff is one of the lowest earners in the Premier League after failing to agree a new deal
Longstaff wants to commit his future to Newcastle but talks have broken down with Magpies

Longstaff wants to commit his future to Newcastle but talks have broken down with Magpies

Longstaff broke into the first team at the start of the season and marked his debut with a stunning winning goal against Manchester United in a 1-0 win at St James' Park back in October.