Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce has revealed his stance over the future of Matty Longstaff.
The 20-year-old midfielder has been linked with a January loan move to Nottingham Forest.
But Bruce says the youngster is in his plans at St. James' Park.
“He’s been out a long time, and he’s trained now for the last two or three weeks," he told the Northern Echo.
"He’s in and around the squad, and I could have done with him having two, three, four games, like a pre-season.
"Unfortunately, he hasn’t been able to have that, but he is in my thoughts, especially when we’ve got a few missing.
"He’ll have to wait his chance like everybody else.”
