Newcastle United's Sean Longstaff has been listed as one of UEFA's ones to watch for the forthcoming season.
The governing body asked their experts to compile a list of the 50 best youngsters across the continent, and the midfielder made it onto the list.
The experts on Longstaff, write: "He combines youthful energy with the assuredness, passing and vision of an old pro. Sparkled for the Magpies in a three-month spell last term before an injury lay-off."
The 21-year-old has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester United but a bid has yet to be made.
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley in an interview with the Mail Online that Longstaff was not for sale.
Speaking to Martin Samuel, he said: "The message we want to put out is that he is not for sale,
"‘If you’ve got one like Sean – keep him."
Longstaff scored in the 3-1 win over Hibernian early this week, and it is thought that Steve Bruce would like to offer him a new deal.
You can read the full list of UEFA's 50 to watch by clicking here.
