By Amitai Winehouse For Mailonline
Published: 10:30 BST, 9 June 2019 | Updated: 10:30 BST, 9 June 2019
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Sean Longstaff has dismissed suggestions he could move to Manchester United as he has unfinished business at Newcastle.
The midfielder emerged as a surprise target for United ahead of the summer transfer window, having caught their interest during a 13-game run in the Newcastle first-team last season.
There were suggestions that United could offer £20million-plus for the prospect.
Sean Longstaff has dismissed suggestions he could move to Manchester United this summer
It came despite Longstaff suffering serious ligament damage in his knee — with the 21-year-old admitting he had 'learned to walk again' recently.
He has now started running and kicking a ball again and could be fit for the start of the new season, but rejected the idea of moving to Old Trafford.
Asked about the interest from United, Longstaff replied: 'It shows how far I have come.
'If someone told me at the start of the season I'd be getting linked with these teams I'd have laughed.