"Crystal Palace are reportedly showing an interest in a potential transfer move for Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock this January. The 26-year-old started brightly when he first joined the Magpies from Arsenal, but he's now fallen down the pecking order in Eddie Howe's squad, and that's put his future in some doubt. It seems Newcastle could now be prepared to let Willock go as long as they look to recoup the 21m they paid for him, according to the Telegraph."
"Palace are making great progress under Oliver Glasner, who won the FA Cup final with them last season, and the Community Shield back in August this term. It could prove ideal for Willock to leave Newcastle to play under Glasner and get a chance to feature more regularly, which seems probable in this Palace side. We've also recently reported on Newcastle's interest in Smit, so it's clear that's going to have a big impact on the club's transfer plans this winter."
"Still, other big names such as Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea also like the AZ Alkmaar youngster, so it won't necessarily be easy for NUFC to win the race for his signature. Some fans might not be so keen for a useful squad player like Willock to go, but it also seems that he's not going to be given away anyway, with 21m required for Palace to get a deal done."
Crystal Palace have expressed interest in signing Newcastle midfielder Joe Willock in the January window. Willock, 26, began well after joining from Arsenal but has dropped down the pecking order under Eddie Howe. Newcastle may be willing to sell only if they recoup the roughly 21m originally paid for him. Palace manager Oliver Glasner has built momentum after recent cup successes, offering Willock a chance for more regular playing time. Newcastle are pursuing Dutch youngster Kees Smit as a midfield target, though competition from Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea complicates that pursuit.
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