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."
Liverpool are reportedly progressing in club-to-club talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over the transfer of Hugo Ekitike, a player who scored 22 goals last season.