Gunners chief admits he doesn’t want Costa Rican to leave.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that he wants to keep wantaway forward Joel Campbell at the club beyond the closure of the January transfer window, according to the Daily Star.
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Costa Rica star Campbell was one of the most impressive performers at this summer’s World Cup in Brazil and had been tipped to play a leading role for the Gunners this season.
However, the 22-year-old has spent the majority of his time away from the club on numerous loan spells and has started just one game under Wenger – September’s Capital One Cup defeat to Southampton in September.
Reports this week emerged claiming Campbell wanted to make a swift exit in the new year, but Wenger quickly moved to reiterate his desire to keep hold of him for a while longer.
Asked if Campbell was still part of his long-term plans, Wenger said: “Yes, of course.
“But I cannot guarantee the happiness of every player. I try to make everybody happy.
“I personally love Joel Campbell and have a big respect for him and I wish every day that he is happy from morning till evening.
“We have all got to deal with our problems.”
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