Allan Saint-Maximin says signing players like Joe Willock will motivate him to stay at Newcastle United.

Although he's under contract until 2026, Saint-Maximin is attracting plenty of interest from big clubs.

Arsenal loanee Joe Willock has been a huge success for the Magpies since joining in January, and Saint-Maximin wants him to stay.

"The club has given me everything, the opportunity for me to show to everyone my quality in the Premier League," Saint-Maximin told Sky Sports.

"They gave me the opportunity to feel really comfortable in Newcastle. I feel really good with everyone - players, the coach, the fans. When they asked me about a new deal, I feel that I have to give. Sometimes when people give you something, you have to give back.

"But before I signed it, I had always said Newcastle should not be fighting against relegation every year. We have to fight for the top 10, it's what the supporters deserve.

"Sometimes you have to think about your future, you can see Leicester winning the FA Cup, you play football to win trophies, not to fight to stay up. We have to buy more players like Joe Willock, he can be really great for the team and for myself, I am 24 years old, and have to think about the national team, about winning trophies, and hope the club can give me that.

"My relationship is really good with Joe inside and outside the pitch, and you can see how that helps a team when you have players like that - like Harry Kane and Heung-min Son at Tottenham."