The Toffees’ interest in the 27-year-old dates back to 2022 and Sean Dyche was touted to reignite his interest in January of last year via The Athletic (19 January, 2023) as Newcastle put Longstaff on the chopping block due to PSR restrictions.
Exits appear likely at Newcastle in 2025, with Miguel Almiron another touted with the St James’ Park exit.
Everton could finally land Sean Longstaff from Newcastle United
Dyche ended 2024 on a sour note, losing 2-0 against Nottingham Forest at Goodison Park on Sunday (29 December), but there is plenty of room for optimism around the blue half of Merseyside heading into 2025.
Everton survived clashes against Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City unscathed, and the foundation has been set to be built upon in the second half of the season.
However, with only a three-point gap to the drop zone, the Blues must enter the winter transfer window to finetune the side and avoid a fourth successive relegation battle.
Unfortunately, despite The Friedkin Group takeover, the new owners do not have the financial capacity to go “large” in January [Kieran Maguire] as the primary focus remains on clearing the monumental debt left over from the Farhad Moshiri era.
Furthermore, Newcastle triggered the one-year extension clause in Longstaff’s contract, extending his deal until 2026, to protect his value ahead of a potential sale.
The Englishman has featured 16 times in the Premier League this year, predominantly off the bench, and with interest increasing in his signature, Eddie Howe is in a strong position to demand a sizeable fee.
With Orel Mangala finally hitting his stride since his loan move from Lyon, it remains to be seen whether Dyche will sanction the move, with the business end of the pitch in dire need of improvement.
