Newcastle manager Steve Bruce will be in talks with Matty Longstaff over a contract extension at St. James Park.

Udinese have sparked out interest for the 20-year-old and a deal of £30,000 per week would be included in his deal which to make him the highest-paid player in the Italian club if he agrees to make the move.

The Magpies are reported to have upped their offer for the 20-year old to the region of £20,000 per week - a deal to keep him at the St. James Park to continue playing.

His contract will run out at the end of the season and Steve Bruce will be engaging in talks for the English International to stay and be part of his development.

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"We're having a meeting this afternoon with him so I hope that is going to be positive. We are still hoping that we can overcome something,” Bruce told Sky Sports.

"We don't want to be losing our young player or our best players. So it's important that we try to get over the line with Matty.

"He's a young player from the area and we don't want to lose him.

"We are seeing a lot of young player tempted abroad. I hope he stays and sees his career is at Newcastle."