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Bruce 'desperate' for Serie A-linked Longstaff to sign 'fantastic deal'

Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce says he is still hopeful that midfielder Matty Longstaff will sign a new deal at St. James' Park, saying the club's offer to the academy product is "fantastic".

The 20-year-old's current contract expires at the end of the season and he is the subject of widespread interest from clubs across Europe, with Serie A side Udinese having already made him an offer.

Bruce, however, thinks Newcastle can get the home-grown talent to agree renewed terms on Tyneside, and says the club have made a strong offer to the central midfielder.