Leeds United look to be edging closer to their fifth summer signing with a fee agreed for Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff. The Athletic reported on Tuesday evening that an agreement worth £12million plus £3m add-ons has been reached for the 27-year-old, with personal terms not expected to provide any problems.
On Wednesday, Longstaff’s move to Leeds got the ‘here we go’ seal of approval from Fabrizio Romano, who reported via X that Newcastle have given Longstaff permission to undergo medical tests. The midfielder might even join up with his new teammates in Stockholm this weekend - albeit it’s unlikely he’ll feature against Manchester United.
Once all the paperwork is signed and media duties complete, Longstaff - along with the other summer arrivals - will be tasked with picking out a Leeds squad number. Below, the YEP takes a look at what is available.
1. No.5
The most recent number to become available having been vacated by Pascal Struijk following his £20m move to Brighton. The Dutchman spent two years with 5 on his back. | AFP via Getty Images
2. No.12
Loan signing Jaidon Anthony spent one season wearing the No.12 shirt in 2023/24 before returning to Bournemouth. It has remained unclaimed in two years since. Previous owners range from Gordon Strachan to Paul Rachubka. | Getty Images
3. No.13
Unlucky for some, and usually reserved for back-up goalkeepers - albeit neither Karl Darlow nor Alex Cairns went for it. Given up by Kristoffer Klaesson in 2024 and previously worn by Kiko Casilla. | Getty Images
4. No.16
Another to become recently available, with previous owner Illan Meslier leaving Leeds upon the expiration of his contract. Previous owners include Yosuke Ideguchi and Toumani Diagouraga.
5. No.17
Was Largie Ramazani's shirt number during the 2024/25 season but became up for grabs following the winger's summer loan move to Valencia. He could reclaim it, if staying, but that doesn't feel likely. Previously owned by Helder Costa and Alan Smith. | Getty Images
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6. No.20
Jack Harrison spent the first half of last season with No.20 on his back before joining Fiorentina on loan in January. Unlikely to be around next season and so it'll remain available. | Getty Images