Joe Willock says his goodbye to Arsenal and joins Newcastle

Newcastle United seals the deal for their biggest priority signing of the summer, Joe Willock. The former Arsenal man joins permanently following a successful six-month loan spell with the Magpies in the second half of last season.

The deal struck of £25m for the midfielder suits all parties involved. Arsenal needed some extra cash to help fund the rest of their summer business while Newcastle needed a player Steve Bruce enjoys working with and Willock was in search of a home where he could get to strut his stuff regularly at the highest level in England.

The transfer sees the 21-year-old ply his trade at St. James’ Park for the next six-year. The only setback about his move, it was not completed in time for him to make their opening Premier League fixture against West Ham on Sunday at St. James Park – what a welcome he would have received from the fans if he’d register in time for his new club.

"Newcastle have signed midfielder Joe Willock from Arsenal for £25m on a six-year deal.The midfielder completed a medical at Newcastle’s training ground on Friday morning but he has not been registered in time to face West Ham in Sunday’s Premier League opener. (Via: Sky Sports)"

Willock must of and had to take his short, successful spell into account when making his final decision on his future – and then finally deciding to leave. Eight goals in 14 Premier League is a great stat to build on.

The Magpies are said to be in the market for another one or two players to help strengthen the squad. Arsenal, on the other hand, can now fund a Martin Odegaard or James Maddison transfer.

Arsenal done deals

Joined the club [4 players]

Nuno Tavares [Benfica] Details
Albert Sambi Lokonga [Anderlecht]
Mika Biereth [Fulham]
Ben White [Brighton]

Left the club [22 players]

David Luiz [released]
Levi Laing [released]
Joseph Olowu [released]
Luke Plange [released]
Jason Sraha [released]
Trae Coyle [Lausanne–Sport]
Zech Medley [KV Oostende]
Mark McGuinness [Cardiff]
Dinos Mavropanos [Stuttgart] Loan
Daniel Ballard [Millwall] Loan
Daniel Oyegoke [Brentford]
Ben Sheaf [Coventry]
Matt Smith [Doncaster] Loan
Matteo Guendouzi [Marseille] Loan
William Saliba [Marseille] Loan
Nikolaj Moller [Viktoria Koln] Loan
Deyan Iliev [SKF Sered] Loan
Tyreece John-Jules [Blackpool] Loan
Harry Clarke [Ross County] Loan
Tolaji Bola [Rotherham]
Jordi Osei-Tutu [Nottingham Forest] Loan
Joe Willock [Newcastle United]