Sean Longstaff has opened up on what it was like to be linked with a move to Manchester United this summer.
The Newcastle midfielder broke into the first team at St James’ Park last term, making 11 appearances under Rafael Benitez before a knee injury prematurely ended his season in March.
“You’re seeing stuff about yourself on the telly and the next day I’m in the gym and I can’t even step on to a box that’s the height of my shin, or get up the stairs without grabbing on to something,” he told The Times.
“It’s not really something for me to comment on. It’s between the clubs. I was flattered to get my name mentioned in those conversations but, like my dad says, ‘Sport’s got a funny way of dragging you back down to earth.’”
“I don’t want to change from the way I was before,” he added. “If that’s what’s brought you success then don’t change.
“Sometimes it’s a little bit surreal when people are stopping you and talking to you. I’m still the same shy kid I always was, really.”
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