Newcastle United have announced the signing of Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock on loan.

The England Under-21 international will spend the rest of the 2020-21 season on Tyneside as part of Steve Bruce’s squad.

“I’d like to thank all the supporters for their warm welcome and messages so far,” the 21-year-old midfielder told the official Newcastle website.

“This is a club with a massive history that I’ve grown up watching and I’ll work my socks off for the team.

“I can’t wait to see everyone and be part of the Newcastle family.”

Willock has scored 11 times in 78 appearances for the Gunners.

🗣 "This is a club with a massive history that I've grown up watching and I'll work my socks off for the team. I can't wait to see everyone and be part of the Newcastle family."@Joewillock 🤝

— Newcastle United (@NUFC) February 1, 2021