Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce is quietly confident securing Matty Longstaff to a new deal.
Longstaff has shone since making his first-team debut this season and the club are keen to tie down his future before his contract expires at the end of the season.
Asked about negotiations, Bruce said: "Those things are still ongoing.
"We're quietly confident we'll get that tied up in the next few weeks but as I've said many times now, it's not just a case of you know...it seems to take forever - even with a young lad like Matty."
"As you know, he's been away playing for England, representing his country, which we are all delighted about."
