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Leeds’ Pursuit of Longstaff Stalls as Newcastle Hold FirmThird Bid Rejected in Longstaff ChaseLeeds United’s hopes of landing Sean Longstaff have taken a significant blow after Sky Sports

The Whites are stepping up their pursuit of a "brilliant" central midfielder, who could join alongside Sean Longstaff.