Steve Bruce admits to Newcastle United transfer 'frustration' as club waits on Joe Willock decision

The club, which is looking to re-sign former loanee Joe Willock from Arsenal, is yet to sign a player this summer. and there’s growing unease on Tyneside ahead of the new Premier League campaign.

However, Bruce – who guided the club to a 12th-placed finish in the Premier League last season – has insisted that he’s “not happy standing still” as supporters wait for a breakthrough.

United’s head coach told Sky Sports: “There’s a misconception that I’m not trying to sign players. I wouldn’t be doing my job properly if I wasn’t trying to improve us. I’m not just happy standing still. It’s frustrating.”

Newcastle are waiting from a decision from Arsenal over 21-year-old midfielder Willock, who scored eight goals for the club last season. Bruce said: “There’ll come a time when we have to move on, but I’m still hopeful.”