Manchester United will have to part with an extra £50MILLION if they want to sign Sean Longstaff next summer, according to reports.
The Newcastle United midfielder burst onto the scene with his composed performances for Rafael Benitez’s side last season, dictating play against far more experienced professionals.
As such, a move to United was widely reported as comparisons with Michael Carrick began to be made.
However, Newcastle stood firm and it appears as though the indecision by the Red Devils will cost them dearly.
According to the Daily Mail, a fee as low as £20m would have been enough to prise the precocious talent away from St James’ Park.
Instead, United will have to fork out around £70m next summer if they want to get the deal done.
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The report details the failings of Ed Woodward, executive vice-chairman at Old Trafford, who was tasked with finding a creative midfielder for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Christian Eriksen was lined up in the final week of the transfer window, but the Tottenham Hotspur star was simply not convinced by the ambition or interest of United.
Harry Maguire arrived in an £80m move which left many surprised as, despite taking a fortnight to conclude negotiations, the club simply paid out exactly what Leicester City wanted.
