Mikel Arteta has insisted that the in-form Joe Willock has a place in his Arsenal squad for next season amid speculation that the youngster could make his loan switch to Newcastle United permanent.
The 21-year-old moved to the North East in January in a loan switch after being given limited playing time by the Spaniard and has thrived under Steve Bruce, scoring in his last six Premier League games for the Magpies.
As a result of his sensational form, Newcastle are rumoured to be making a formal offer for the Englishman, but Arsenal boss Arteta maintains that Willock will be playing football in north London next season.