"Newcastle" is close to acquiring J. Willock © AP

„Newcastle“ club is hoping to receive a solid reinforcement at the beginning of the new „Premier“ league season. „Sky Sports“ reported that „Magpies“ are ready to pay £25 million for London „Arsenal“ midfielder Joe Willock, who spent the second half of last season at „Newcastle“ on loan. It is announced that „Arsenal“ is satisfied with the proposed amount for the 21-year-old Englishman, so now „Newcastle“ just needs to finalize the personal details of the player's contract. It is expected that the transfer will officially be completed before the first round of the „Premier“ league approaching next weekend. J. Willock played 14 matches in the second half of last season at „Newcastle“ and scored 8 goals."