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Rodgers gives update on Maddison amid Arsenal links
Arsenal must replace Joe Willock this summer to avoid a lack of depth in Mikel Arteta's squad. Willock is on the verge of a £25million move to Newcastle United, leaving Arteta light in attacking midfield ahead of the 2021/22 season.
Joe Willock is closing in on a move to NewcasJoe Willock is closing in on a move to Newcastle.tle. (Image: GETTY)
Willock netted eight goals in 11 Premier League starts on loan at Newcastle in the second half of last season.
Letting such a promising attacking asset who can evidently score goals from midfield go whilst the club require numbers in his position has prompted an enquiry in itself.
Ahead of such a crucial campaign in the club's history, to receive £25m and fail to re-invest it on Arteta's squad would be received negatively among the fanbase.
The Gunners are one Smith Rowe injury away from looking tight for options, but that may not be the case if Arteta secures a fourth summer signing.
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Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Bernardo wants to leave Manchester City for regular minutes, and Arsenal would undoubtedly offer those.
Maddison is also an option, but Leicester City could price their rivals for the European spots out of a move this summer, despite the player's willingness to join.
Odegaard appears to be the most likely option, with Carlo Ancelotti potentially viewing Isco ahead of him in the Real Madrid pecking order.
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Odegaard could return to Arsenal this summer. (Image: GETTY)