Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff is staying on the margins as Manchester United pursue his signing.
United remain interested in Longstaff but are currently prioritising deals for Harry Maguire (Leicester City) and Paulo Dybala (Juventus).
Speaking about the transfer talk surrounding him in recent months, Longstaff told the Evening Chronicle: "Obviously, I'm still young and getting used to all that side of it. There's nothing you can do.
"It's in the hands of other people now. Like I said before, I'm fully focused on being back fit for the start of the Premier League season.
"To have your name mentioned with those top clubs is obviously great, but, for me, it's about working as hard as I can for Newcastle and getting back.
"I'm trying to focus on football. The stuff off the pitch isn't what you play for, you can get too caught up in it."
