Arsenal could receive a significant financial boost from Newcastle United after Joe Willock's potential move to Besiktas, thanks to a sell-on clause included in his transfer deal. The Gunners are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of their Premier League title defence, having finished the 2025 season in first place with 85 points, 7 points clear of Manchester City.
What happened?
Arsenal negotiated a sell-on clause with Newcastle United when Joe Willock moved to St. James' Park in 2021. The 26-year-old midfielder is now close to a £17.4m move to Turkish Super Lig outfit Besiktas, with Newcastle having turned down a £10m bid earlier this summer. The sell-on clause is rumoured to be around 20 per cent, though the precise percentage remains undisclosed.
Why it matters for Arsenal
The additional funds from Willock's move will provide a welcome boost to Arsenal's transfer budget. The Gunners have already brought in Christos Tzolis, Piero Hincapie, Illan Meslier, and Bruno Guimaraes this summer. They are actively seeking a new left-winger to bolster their squad ahead of the new season.
What comes next?
Arsenal are looking to make further signings this summer, with a new left-winger high on their priority list. The Gunners had been linked with moves for Morgan Rogers and Vinicius Junior, but Chelsea and Real Madrid respectively secured their services. The additional funds from Willock's move will help Arsenal in their pursuit of further targets.
