Transfer latest: Leeds close on Newcastle’s Longstaff, Spurs land defender Takai

Longstaff poised for £10m exit as Elanga nears medicalTakai is first signing of Thomas Frank era at £5mLeeds are inching closer to signing the midfielder Sean Longstaff from Newcastle for an initial £10m, potentially rising to £12m. The 27-year-old joined Newcastle’s academy almost 20 years ago but lost his first-team place in the heart of Eddie Howe’s midfield to Sandro Tonali last season.With only one year on Longstaff’s contract, Leeds and Newcastle h