Arsenal's decision to let Joe Willock leave the club permanently has baffled Rio Ferdinand, admitting it's 'sad to see' the once-great club in such a mess.
The midfielder bagged eight goals in 14 games for the Magpies to act as the driving force behind their successful late push for survival under Steve Bruce last term.
The 21-year-old graduated Arsenal's Hale End academy alongside the likes of Bukayo Saka, but the club have now agreed a £22m fee to let him join the Magpies permanently.
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While Willock still needs to agree personal terms, Ferdinand argues the Gunners are making a huge mistake.