1 Arsenal surgery, 2 awards, 2 new coaches, Napoli friendly & 14 transfer rumours
As football came to a close last weekend, actual news has been light on the ground, but here is a roundup of the top Arsenal news and gossip stories this week.
Joe Willock Archives: 05/2021
Joe Willock named Premier League Player of the Month
Joe Willock has been named Premier League Player of the Month for May, after an outstanding finish to his loan spell with Newcastle United.
2 Arsenal players nominated for Premier League POTM award
Arsenal’s Nicolas Pepe and loanee Joe Willock have both received nominations for Premier League Player of the Month for May.
Ornstein: £20m+ and Arsenal might consider Willock bid
Arsenal wouldn’t even consider an offer of less than £20m for Joe Willock this summer, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.
Joe Willock writes himself into Newcastle history books with spectacular solo goal
Joe Willock became only the second player in Newcastle United’s illustrious history to score seven Premier League goals in seven Premier League games.
Joe Willock: Newcastle to test Mikel Arteta’s commitment to player
Newcastle are determined to ‘test Arsenal’s resolve’ when it comes to holding on to Joe Willock this season.
Newcastle United set to make permanent bid for Joe Willock
Newcastle United will make a permanent offer for Joe Willock this summer, and they’re increasingly sure he’s willing to make the move.
Allan Saint-Maximin urges Newcastle United to sign Joe Willock
Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin wants his club to sign Joe Willock, after developing a close relationship with the Arsenal loanee.
Mohamed Elneny is 2nd best in Premier League & 12th in Europe
Mohamed Elneny is having the season of his life and is currently ranked 2nd best performer in the Premier League and 12th best out of all players in the top leagues across Europe this month.
5 in 5: Joe Willock youngest since Jose Antonio Reyes
Joe Willock has become the youngest player to score five goals in a row in the Premier League since Jose Antonio Reyes did it for Arsenal in 2004.
Joe Willock expected to leave with £20m+ valuation
The considerable size of the likely fee for Joe Willock this summer means the expectation is that he’ll leave Arsenal, according to a report.
Arsenal have Joe Willock decision to make
Steve Bruce has confirmed that Newcastle United want to sign Joe Willock on a permanent deal, assuming Arsenal are open to that possibility.
Uncertainty surrounds Arsenal man amid Newcastle United interest
Newcastle United are clearly keen to bring Joe Willock back to their club this summer, but formal negotiations are yet to take place.
Joe Willock could still have Arsenal future
Newcastle United would like to keep Joe Willock but it looks like his price will be prohibitive, even if Mikel Arteta wants to sell him, which is not a certainty.