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Arsenal: Arteta outlines Willock's future after Newcastle loan
Arsenal have decided they want to keep Joe Willock after rejecting a new offer from Newcastle United, according to reports. Newcastle want to re-sign Willock following his hugely successful loan spell at St James' Park last season. The 21-year-old scored eight Premier League goals for the Magpies, netting in his last seven appearances for the club.
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"Arsenal have declined that offer and in doing so informed the player and his agent that he is in Mikel Arteta's plans having proven himself in the division with Newcastle United.
"So it looks to me like they will retain Willock on the basis he will get game time and they will develop him at the Emirates Stadium rather than have him do so elsewhere.
"Not saying that it's definitely not the case he will go out on loan but at this moment in time, I think Arteta is keen to keep his options open."
Newcastle boss Bruce wasn't able to give much of an update on the situation when asked last month.
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