Arsenal title winner Paul Merson is baffled by the decision to sell Joe Willock to Newcastle United.
The midfielder returned to St James' Park in a £25million deal last week, having enjoyed a successful loan spell with the Magpies last season.
But Merson believes that the Gunners have committed a major error by selling the 20-year-old, blasting the club's transfer strategy for looking for “quick fixes".
“Why would you let Joe Willock go? I'm not saying he's the answer, but he's come through the club and is going for £25m, that sort of money isn't going to change Arsenal," he told Sky Sports.
“It's not like a Harry Kane or Jack Grealish sale where you get £100m and can rebuild the team. But Arsenal are prepared to pay Willian big money.
“Where is the future in that? It's quick fixes. Surely Willock is a future player and for the present, and can be involved in the plan."