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."