Newcastle United should follow Leeds United's example when it comes to their pursuit of Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock.
That is the view of former England, Tottenham and Leeds goalkeeper Paul Robinson who believes a second loan deal would be 'ideal' for the Magpies this summer.
Willock enjoyed a highly successful loan spell with Newcastle during the second half of last season, becoming the youngest player in Premier League history to score in seven consecutive games.
The 21-year-old has returned to Arsenal this summer, though, and Toon boss Steve Bruce is desperate to seal his return to Tyneside.
Talk of a cash plus exchanging goalkeeper Freddie Woodman has been mooted but Robinson believes a second loan deal would be the perfect scenario for Newcastle.
Leeds United signed Jack Harrison on two separate loan spells from Manchester City, both of which yielded great success.
And Robinson believes Newcastle should follow that example when it comes to their pursuit of Willock.
“The ideal deal for Newcastle would be a second loan deal,” Robinson told Football Insider.
“I’m not sure if they have the money to sign him on a permanent basis right now.
“He was absolutely brilliant for them last season. He went up there, played week in, week out and looked like a different player.
“A big part of the success Newcastle enjoyed towards the end of the season was down to him so it would be huge if Newcastle can sign him.
“If they could negotiate another loan deal with an option to buy at the end of next season, a little bit like how Leeds structured Jack Harrison’s deal. That would be perfect.
“It would be great if they can get it done because he looked like he was enjoying his football at Newcastle.”
