Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce has questioned what Arsenal are going to do with Joe Willock this season.
And the Toon chief admits there will be a time when he needs an answer on the England Under-21 international.
Bruce was asked his plans for Willock after the 3-2 win over Doncaster Rovers.
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The Newcastle boss said: “With Arsenal, what are they going to do? They’ve brought in two midfield players.
“That’s our starting point, with Joe, because let’s be fair, he had an unbelievable three or four months with us.
“But there has to be a time where we know – is it going to be yes or no?”
Bruce admits he must box clever in the transfer window and will use both of his domestic loans.
He said: “We’re only allowed two domestic loans, and we’re only allowed one from each club.
“So, there has to come a time when there’s a cut-off, and we have to find out what’s happening.
“We’re still trying our utmost, whether it’s on loan or to buy him. We’re still trying.”
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