Newcastle United headlines: Eddie Howe on Matty Longstaff loan and transfers, potential silverware

Your Newcastle United headlines for Monday, July 25.

Eddie Howe has left the door open for Matty Longstaff to head out on loan. Mansfield Town were the beneficiaries of the 22-year-old’s services earlier this year as they reached the League Two play-off final.

The impressive five-month stint was much-needed after a disastrous spell at Aberdeen earlier in the season. Speaking to ChronicleLive, the Toon boss admitted another loan move could be best for all parties.

"I think (Matty) is in a slightly different position with the competition in midfield because it’s such a strong unit for us,” Howe said. "We may look to maybe open the loan market to him again.

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"What he has shown in pre-season is a brilliant attitude. He’s brilliant around the group, loves Newcastle - he’s Newcastle through and through.

"He’s got a great relationship with his brother and the lads love him. We would open the door to him to maybe get football for his own benefit. We’ll wait and see."

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Newcastle will be competing for the Eusebio Cup when they take on Benfica tomorrow night. The final pre-season fixture on the road sees the Magpies take on As Águias at the Estadio da Luz on Tuesday - nearly a decade on from their Europa League quarter-final defeat.

Benfica host the annual cup to commemorate the Portuguese legend - who presented the trophy until his passing in 2014. Eusebio was no stranger to Tyneside, having contested a pre-season friendly against Newcastle at St James’ Park in August 1971.

The prospect of winning silverware - albeit trivial - could be an omen for the Magpies in the coming years.

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