Longstaff emphasized how the moment he spoke to Leeds, he felt a strong eagerness from the club, stating, "I think from the first time I spoke to Leeds, I got a feeling that they really wanted me." This sense of appreciation filled him with confidence and urged him to perform well for the club, as he remarked, "It just fills you full of confidence and it just makes you want to repay those people." Longstaff recognized Leeds' significance and drew parallels with Newcastle, identifying it as "a massive, massive football club - similar to Newcastle in a lot of ways."
Manuel Ugarte arrives at Manchester United with high expectations, tasked with enhancing the midfield after a disappointing season at PSG and a significant loss to Liverpool.
It was a joy to work with him. I learnt a lot from him and hopefully he can find what he was looking for. He believes his period here must be over so both clubs arrive to an agreement. He's incredibly loved by the team for his behaviour but like I said many times for many players, he wants to leave and have a new challenge.