The Magpies finished in mid table last season and now face a challenge to match that in 2021-2022.

Joe Willock says the time is right after leaving Arsenal to complete his return to Newcastle United on a permanent transfer.

The midfielder is finally back on Tyneside to put the finishing touches to a permanent transfer and Bruce has praised the clubs' approaches

The Magpies are understood to be on the verge of sealing their first summer signing with their No 1 target on the brink of penning a deal

The imminent transfer of Joe Willock to Newcastle could help Everton to land a 23-year-old midfielder, according to a report.

The Magpies have yet to bring in any new stars but that might be about to change after the biggest hint yet of an impending arrival.

An Arsenal transfer involving Newcastle has been given a significant boost after the Magpies finally agreed to stump up a significant fee.

The situation remains dynamic but it appears Mikel Arteta has made a final decision on the player's future

The Magpies have been chasing another loan deal for the young midfielder, who impressed at St James' Park last season.

The youngster re-lit his career last season and was favourite to land a move to Newcastle, but a dramatic twist has thrown that into doubt

Steve Bruce has prioritised a move for the Arsenal man again after he made a big impression on loan at St James' Park last season.

The Magpies boss has launched his firmest appeal yet to Arsenal over their plan for midfielder Joe Willock

A recent breakthrough at Arsenal has given Newcastle fresh hope of pulling off a transfer between the two clubs.

Two players are on their way out of Newcastle, while Steve Bruce also gave an update on the club's chase for Joe Willock.

The veteran manager has had one main top of his list of targets and a deal is all but done after the player made his desires clear

Newcastle will quickly shift their focus to signing a Chelsea midfielder after a deal for a familiar Arsenal face was deemed 'close'.

Arteta has a firm plan of action in mind over his young playmaker - and has also sent Newcastle a firm message over their Joe Willock hopes

All the signs are the Newcastle have been told Joe Willock is going nowhere after making a move to sign a midfield alternative.

One pundit feels Newcastle should take a leaf out of one of their Premier League rivals' book to secure one of their big summer targets

Both Arsenal and Newcastle's needs could be serviced after an intriguing swap deal was touted between the two clubs.

The Gunners are reportedly ready to get creative in their bid to sign a £50m Seagulls star by offering Potter's side four men in exchange

The Magpies have been set their transfer budget for the summer and will have to spend at least half of it on their top target

The Gunners manager may not hear what he wants to hear when talking about the future of one club star, a pundit claims

The Magpies finished 12th after a strong end to the season but their boss still wants more

Newcastle earned a 2-0 win away at relegated Fulham to end the season on a high note

Steve Bruce says he will not give up easily on trying to bring Joe Willock to Newcastle again

"I'm really happy that things have gone so well for him because of the potential that Joe has."

The 21-year-old Arsenal midfielder scored his sixth goal in as many Premier League games in Wednesday's win over Sheffield United.

Steve Bruce will have to be realistic with his summer spending and one target appears to be in the right price bracket.

The attacking midfielder's return has prompted some better form for the Magpies and their manager does not want him to leave

The pundit has said that he would be left lost for words if Mikel Arteta fails to keep one star at Arsenal next season

Steve Bruce recently admitted that he would 'love' the opportunity to bring in the Arsenal man on a full-time contract.

Liverpool were made to pay for missed chances as Newcastle grabbed a dramatic late draw at Anfield

The midfielder has made an impression during his loan spell but where will he be playing his football next season?

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has responded to Newcastle counterpart Steve Bruce over the plan for a Gunners star

Victory sent the Magpies nine points clear of Fulham inside the relegation zone with just six games left to play.

The Magpies boss was "relieved" to see the impact his on-loan substitute made

Joe Willock also spoke to the press, and revealed what factor motivated him more than usual to make a late impact in the clash.

Newcastle secured a vital point in their quest to avoid relegation as Tottenham saw a chance to climb into the top four go begging.

Arsenal loanee Joe Willock has expressed his relief after scoring on his debut for Newcastle and set out his aims for his spell on Tyneside

The Arsenal legend has warned the 21-year-old after his star performance for his new club

The youngster has only just arrived but sees positive signs that should aid their progress until the end of the season.

Newcastle had to hang on with nine men for the final 15 minutes, but managed to get all three points after a lively encounter

The boss has lifted the lid on why he sanctioned temporary departures for two of the club's young stars.

The 21-year-old midfielder has opened up on his move away from Arsenal and the loan to Newcastle

Willock has made 17 appearances in all competitions for Mikel Arteta's side this season, scoring three times.

There looks like being plenty of activity at St James' Park today as Steve Bruce closes in on a new midfielder