Joel Campbell looks to be edging closer to an Arsenal exit, with reports from a number of sources suggesting he could be on his way to Villarreal this January until the end of the season.
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The 22-year-old is reportedly set to be part of the deal that sees Gabriel Paulista heading the other way, with Real Sociedad looking likely to miss out on the player. A deal was reportedly agreed between the player’s agent and David Moyes’ side, but Arsene Wenger had already sealed the deal with Villarreal.
@Arsenal Agreement between #Arsenal and #Villarreal for the transfer of Gabriel. About 18 million € The player could be traveling to London.
— Kike Marin** (@Kike_Marin_) January 24, 2015
@Arsenal #RealSociedad had agreed with agent Joel Campbell, but #Arsenal closed according with Villarreal. Until June.
— Kike Marin** (@Kike_Marin_) January 24, 2015
With the Costa Rican approaching the end of his current deal at the club, Wenger is keen to extend his contract. The Frenchman is hopeful of tying him down on a long term deal, with reports from a journalist in his home nation suggesting he will sign an extension before making the switch to Spain.
There’s an agreement with Joel Campbell & Villarreal. Just waiting him to sign Arsenal extension before he goes on loan
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— Juan Carlos Agüero (@juankaguerom) January 24, 2015
The Daily Mail reported that the young forward was absent from training on Saturday, which only served to increase speculation that he would be leaving the Emirates.
Regardless of where he ends up, it is clear he is not going to get the first team football he desires at Arsenal. He looks like a definite talent, so it would be a shame to see him leave the club on a permanent basis.
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