Joel Campbell - Decent player

Chelsea fan in peace.

Having seen this kid play in Copa america for 2 and 1/5 matches - should say he is a good player.

He has got tenacity, speed, skills and scoring capability. 19 year old who is touted as the future of Costa Rica football team.

Could turn around to be one of those unknown -to- great signings Arsene is usually known for!

Last but not least, definitely way better than Chic pea .

 

According to Gunnerblog , the deal has fallen through.

 

The deal should still happen, there's alway a few visa problems with this type of signing.

The kid looks class IMO.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC1m87ZAe4o

 

Yup looks like we are going to sign him.

http://younggunsblog.co.uk/2011/07/campbell-set-for-arsenal-medical/?

I've got a good feeling about this deal at 18 years old the kid is already putting in excellent performances at International level. He's also physically big and powerful enough to have no problem adapting to the English game.

 

The deal has fallen through, we've pulled out of it. This lad's dad seems to be a bit of a tosser.

From Gunnerblog.com :

The President of his club Saprissa, Juan Carlos Rojas, confirmed:
“It’s a disappointment for football, for Saprissa and for me that they have decided not to take up an offer from as serious and first-class people as Arsenal. I hope it works out for Joel.
I assume his father thinks that things will get better and that’s why he made this decision, but hey, there’s always a risk. It’s a shame that Costa Rican football could not have a player at Arsenal at this time.”

 

He didn't pitch up for the medical so the deal has soured. It's over.

 

Where's you read that? Just check GB and the last story looked positive. This is confusing!

 

http://gunnerblog.com/ Latest says he won't sign... Am I missing something here?

 

No no, I was on Youngguns and there was no news of this on it. Bit of a shame and sounds like someone else is making overtures and buttering up the dad.

 

Who cares really? We've got enough potential. We've had enough players over the years who have twat relatives for agents.

 

Yeah I was disappointed as well... there was talk of another English clubs interest. Hope not.

 

Aye that thought went through my head, as did "Bah, I can made to look good in a montage". Will be interesting to see who he ends up with.

 

There was talk of Sunderland getting him awhile ago, looks a really good player (well in the Coppa America he did), but i have not heard anything since regarding him, I wouldnt say no to him in a red and white shirt.

 

would have been a steal for you at 900,000.

Now someone else in Europe would sign him.
Shame you guys cannot even sign un-established players.

What is with Arsenal now acting like scout for other big clubs?

 

"Last but not least, definitely way better than Chic pea ."
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Well that's not really hard is it?

 

The other club is Manure Utd i have heard, probably offered the family a big house, bigger signing on fee and higher wages the bar studs!!

 

How much of your profit do your owners spend every year paying off their debt ?

 

Bravo sir well said