Sean Longstaff has now affected Leeds United signing £25m player he called ‘underrated’

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Leeds United seem very happy with the signing of Sean Longstaff, but it might have got in the way.

After Longstaff’s 45-minute cameo for Leeds against Man United in Stockholm, it showed exactly why Daniel Farke signed him.

Leeds fans thought Longstaff was solid and can see him being an integral player this season in the Premier League.

Time will tell, but now adding in Anton Stach’s stability gives Leeds a very respectable midfield lineup.

Although it’s promising, it’s clear Longstaff’s transfer has had a major effect on one other target coming through the door at Elland Road.

Sean Longstaff has affected £25m Leeds United signing

Farke now has so many contrasting options in the midfield, which could mean different approaches are made throughout the season.

There is debate whether 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 will be the way forward, but Longstaff could line up in both formations.

Farke’s 4-3-3 has already thwarted Man United, so there is every chance this could be the set-up moving forward.

Another option Leeds could add to these plans in the middle of the park is Joe Willock, who is of interest to Leeds this summer.

After playing with each other at Newcastle United, Longstaff thought Willock was ‘underrated’, and he certainly has quality, which could be added to the squad.

However, according to David Ornstein, writing for The Athletic, the Whites chances of signing another Newcastle midfielder appear to be off the cards.

Joe Willock has two years left on his contract and has been linked with moves elsewhere, but Eddie Howe would like to keep Willock following Longstaff’s £15m move to Leeds.

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Whether Leeds have made a mistake in signing Longstaff over Willock

With Longstaff and Willock both occupying similar positions, have Leeds made the wrong choice?

Both players offer an attacking outlet from the middle of the park, as Longstaff’s box-crashing ability is similar to the Newcastle star.

But when comparing both players in their peak at Newcastle, have Leeds made an error in jumping too quickly for Longstaff?

It might not necessarily be a mistake, but looking at their best seasons at Newcastle, Willock emerges as the better attacking spark.

Of course, Longstaff’s other traits see him as a better all-rounder, and should work to Farke’s favour as Longstaff’s timing with box-crashing is ‘impressive’.

It’s why he’s been brought in, and for £15m, the Leeds hierarchy will be hoping those funds shouldn’t have been spent on Willock.