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Newcastle ‘interested in Chelsea pair Ross Barkley & Conor Gallagher’ – even if they sign Arsenal loan star Joe Willock
NEWCASTLE are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea duo Ross Barkley and Conor Gallagher, even if they secure Arsenal’s Joe Willock.
Both Barkley and Gallagher spent last season out on loan as they sought game time away from Stamford Bridge.
GettyBarkley and Gallagher are back at Chelsea following loan spells[/caption]
GettyWillock has returned to Arsenal following his loan on Tyneside[/caption]
Barkley, 27, had an up and down time during his 2020-21 campaign with Aston Villa, scoring three goals in 24 games.
And Gallagher, 21, impressed at West Brom despite failing to save them from relegation.
But it is unlikely they will be able to force their way into the starting line-up at Chelsea, so a move away may be something the pair are looking for.
And The Athletic are reporting that Newcastle will remain interested in both of them even if they secure the signing of Arsenal’s Willock.
Willock, 21, scored eight goals in 14 games during his short-term loan deal at St James’ Park last season.
And the Magpies were hopeful his superb performances would see him sign permanently for the North East outfit.
But negotiations so far have been frustratingly slow.
However, Bruce remains optimistic that Emile Smith Rowe signing a new ‘long-term’ deal at Arsenal will convince the North Londoners to let Willock go.
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Willock has made 78 appearances for boyhood club Arsenal, but found himself struggling for game time in the Premier League last season, prior to his temporary Tyneside stint.
Newcastle are yet to sign any players in the summer transfer window.
But they will be hoping to bolster their squad before the start of the campaign as they look to improve on their 12th place finish last season.
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