Newcastle United ‘hope’ to announce another new contract after Paul Dummett news

Eddie Howe remains hopeful that Sean Longstaff will commit his future to Newcastle United.

The Geordie midfielder is the only first-team player now out-of-contract this summer after Fabian Schar and Paul Dummett‘s deals were extended in the last seven days.

Howe has always spoken very highly of Longstaff, despite the 24-year-old starting just for matches since his appointment as head coach in November.

Assurances over playing time next season will undoubtedly be at the forefront of negotiations - and Howe hopes he has done enough to convince Longstaff that his future lies with his boyhood club.

“I hope we can get a positive resolution with Sean,” Howe told NewcastleWorld. “Hopefully, that one is moving quite well and in the right direction.

“But obviously, until he’s signed the contract, I can’t say for definite.”

It was announced on Thursday evening that Dummett had signed a one-year extension at St James’ Park.

The 30-year-old has amassed over 200 appearances since making his United debut in January 2013, although has been restricted to just three outings in 2021/22 through a calf injury.

“(He’s) a great personality and Newcastle through and through,” Howe said when asked about his decision to retain Dummett’s services. “He loves the club, loves everything connect with the club and I think it’s very important characters in the squad are of the highest quality and I think Paul is.

“He’s still got a lot to offer on the pitch as well. I’ve been really pleased to see him stay fit for a sustained period of time and he’s trained very well. You have to remember back to the Leeds game, which was a pivotal game for us, he played with very minimal training time that day and I thought he was outstanding against a very difficult opponent.

“He’s played his part in our success. I’m delighted he’s staying.”