IN A BID TO BRING BACK WILLOCK, NEWCASTLE WILL KEEP BADGERING AT ARSENAL

Newcastle wants to keep “badgering away” at Arsenal in the hope of landing midfielder Joe Willick. The 21-year-old enjoyed a productive loan spell at St James’ Park during the second half of the 2020-21 campaign. Willock hit eight goals through 14 appearances for the Magpies, making history when finding the target in six successive games.

WHAT HAS BEEN SAID?

Arsenal boss Steve Bruce says he would like to see a summer move for midfielder Willock Williams. The Gunners have been monitoring the England Under- international’s situation but Arteta has said he will not be allowed to leave. But Bruce is pushing to see that stance relaxed so that a summer transfer can be pushed through.

ANY OTHER MOVEMENT AT NEWCASTLE?

Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce has confirmed Andy Carroll will leave the club at the end of the season. The Magpies have released a number of players ahead of the 2021-22 campaign, including Andy Carroll. The striker is out of contract and wants to go and play, according to Bruce. He says he hopes it goes well for the rest of his career.