Newcastle have received a transfer boost in their pursuit of Joe Willock.
According to the Telegraph, it is expected that the midfielder will leave Arsenal this summer.
With the Gunners facing a season without European football, a major rebuild is needed at the Emirates.
And with limited money available, the Telegraph claim Willock’s valuation makes him a likely candidate to depart.
They state he will cost around £20million.
It is no secret that Newcastle want to bring Willock back next season.
It was first reported that another loan move was being lined up, but now there is speculation that he could return permanently.
And with Arsenal willing to do business, this is a deal that Newcastle have to complete.
Willock has been a revelation since arriving on Tyneside.
He scored on his debut against Southampton, and has since added four more to his tally. He is already the club’s second top scorer in the Premier League this season.
Willock returned to the starting XI last week against Leicester, and proved that he’s more than just an impact player.
The 21-year-old’s energy from midfield is fantastic. He wants to get in the box and score goals. That’s something we’ve been missing in recent years.
No other clubs have been linked with a move for Willock so far, but he must have a lot of admirers after the form he’s shown.
Newcastle need to find the money to make this deal permanent.
Arsenal are willing to sell. Newcastle want to buy. It should be an easy transfer.
Then again, nothing is easy when it comes to Newcastle United.
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