Leeds United moved one step closer to lifting the Championship title with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Bristol City on Monday, a result that solidified their dominance in the league. As the season draws to a close, the Whites need only to match or better Burnley’s result on the final day to secure the silverware. While they are heavily favoured to overcome Plymouth—whose relegation is virtually sealed due to a disastrous goal difference—attention is already shifting toward what lies ahead. Promotion is within reach, but surviving in the Premier League will require a productive summer in the transfer market.
In a show of unity, manager Daniel Farke and the club’s ownership group, 49ers Enterprises, have both expressed interest in Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff. Despite differing philosophies when it comes to recruitment—Farke preferring seasoned, battle-tested players and the 49ers leaning on data-driven analysis—the two parties appear aligned in their pursuit of Longstaff. The midfielder, who has seen limited game time this season with just eight Premier League starts, may be open to a move away from St James’ Park in search of more regular football.
| Sean Longstaff stats | 2024/25 Premier League stats |
| Appearances | 24 |
| Starts | 8 |
| Minutes played | 785 |
Longstaff represents the type of signing Leeds will need to make if they are to avoid becoming the latest promotion casualty in the Premier League. The current season has highlighted just how stark the jump in quality can be, with all three promoted teams facing immediate relegation for the second consecutive year. Leeds, although dominant in the Championship—scoring 93 goals and playing an attractive brand of football—must strengthen with proven top-flight experience. Longstaff, with over 200 appearances for Newcastle, the bulk of them in the Premier League, fits that bill and could prove to be a valuable addition at Elland Road.
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