Via BBC News:
By Alistair Magowan
Newcastle have agreed a fee with Arsenal in excess of £20m to sign midfielder Joe Willock.
Magpies boss Steve Bruce has made no secret of his desire to sign the 21-year-old on a permanent deal after a successful loan spell last season.
Willock scored in seven consecutive Premier League games to help steer the club away from relegation after joining in January.
It is understood personal terms are yet to be agreed.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta refused to confirm why Willock was missing from his squad in the Gunners’ friendly defeat by Tottenham on Sunday.
The England under-21 international made only seven league appearances for the Gunners last season.
Via Athletic:
Newcastle have agreed a fee with Arsenal for the permanent signing of Joe Willock.
The Athletic understands a fee in excess of £20 million has been agreed but personal terms still need to be finalised.
The 21-year-old midfielder has been Newcastle’s No 1 target throughout the transfer window and he could become Steve Bruce’ s first signing this summer.
Willock, who scored eight goals on Tyneside in a successful loan spell during the second half of last season, has been on the fringes during pre-season at Arsenal while Mikel Arteta assessed his options.
But, with opportunities set to be limited in north London, Willock is on course to leave the club he has been at since he was a schoolboy and return to Newcastle, where he will be an almost guaranteed starter.
