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Notts County striker Macaulay Langstaff finds himself at the centre of intense transfer speculation, leaving fans anxious about his future at Meadow Lane.
Championship side Millwall has submitted a bid for the prolific striker, while former Notts County head coach Luke Williams has also shown interest in bringing Langstaff to Swansea City.
Millwall head coach Neil Harris has not held back in acknowledging Langstaff's prowess. Speaking to the South London Press, Harris stated, “I’m fully aware of what has been written in the press and leaked online. But I am not prepared to talk about other club’s players in detail. What I will say is I’m fully aware of the player, having started last season in League Two and seen a lot of the player at the start of the season and watched a lot of National League football the season before. I’m fully aware of his attributes.”
Langstaff, who was named Notts County captain ahead of the 2024/2025 campaign, has been instrumental in the club’s recent success. The 27-year-old forward proved his goal-scoring mettle last season, clinching the Golden Boot in League Two with 28 goals and six assists while playing every game. His remarkable performance came after an equally stellar season in the National League, where he amassed 46 goals and assists in 45 games, crucially aiding the Magpies’ promotion.
Despite this, the Magpies' management must now consider the looming possibility of losing one of their key assets. Transfers rumours indicate that Swansea City, Sunderland, and Middlesbrough are also closely monitoring Langstaff's situation. The interest from Luke Williams at Swansea City is particularly noteworthy, given his familiarity with the striker from his tenure at Notts County.
Notts County’s recent patchy form towards the end of the 2023/2024 season, where they finished 14th, has put the club under pressure to bolster their squad. While they have made some defensive reinforcements, losing a player of Langstaff’s calibre could represent a significant blow. The club does have other strikers such as David McGoldrick and Alassana Jata, but replacing Langstaff's consistent goal-scoring would be a formidable challenge.
Langstaff's departure would not only impact Notts County on the pitch but also commercially. He has been a central figure since his arrival from Gateshead for a fee close to £50k, creating fruitful partnerships, most notably with Jodi Jones, who provided 24 assists last season.
Millwall, on the other hand, are keen to strengthen their attacking options. They finished 13th last season but have shown promise under Neil Harris’s management. The Lions’ top scorer last season, Zian Flemming, netted just seven goals, highlighting the necessity for a prolific striker like Langstaff. With only Kevin Nisbet and Tom Bradshaw currently spearheading Millwall’s attack, Langstaff’s arrival could provide the firepower needed to push up the Championship table.
As the speculation continues, Notts County fans remain hopeful that Langstaff will stay, yet they understand the significant impact a move could have financially and on their squad depth.
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