Steve Bruce says that Newcastle United will keep "badgering" away in their bid to bring Joe Willock back on loan.
The goal-getting midfielder has been in action for Arsenal already in pre-season after appearing as sub for the Gunners at Rangers.
But despite wanting first-team action, the loan move has not moved any closer in recent days.
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Bruce admits he must be patient in order to sign the midfielder.
He said after the defeat at York: "As I’ve said, it’s really Arsenal’s decision, and until Arsenal make a decision - a bit like all the big clubs, they have a look over pre-season - we’ll keep monitoring and badgering away.
"We’d love to do something but it’s still Arsenal’s call."
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