Arsenal backed by Campbell to seal deal for Lucas Paqueta after chief’s reveal – ‘I like what I’m hearing’
Kevin Campbell bas backed Arsenal to make a concrete move for Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta prior to the transfer window closing.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Gunners and Everton striker likes what he is “hearing and seeing” from Edu and Mikel Arteta regarding transfers.
According to Goal last month (11 July), the London club made contact with Paqueta’s representatives over a potential summer move.
As reported by Metro (25 July), Lyon have indicated that they are willing to listen to offers for their midfielder.
Head of recruitment Bruno Cheyrou said “we are prepared for every eventuality” when quizzed about Paqueta’s future.
When asked by Football Insider if Paqueta would be a welcome arrival at the Emirates, Campbell said: “Paqueta looks like a really, really good footballer.
“He is another Brazil international. Hey, come and join the Brazilian revolution! It is happening in London and it is happening at Arsenal.
“Listen, you can never have enough quality players, especially with the five substitute rule now.
“The pursuit of the likes of Paqueta and [Youri] Tielemans could go right to the end of the window. These are the players who are difference makers.
“The team is performing now. Could you imagine if you bolster that with two, three, four of the players we are talking about? All of a sudden people would be like, ‘Hold on a minute, something it really happening at the Emirates.’
“I like what I am hearing and I like what I am seeing. Paqueta would be a brilliant signing.”
In other news, Kieran Maguire has claimed Arsenal could exploit a ‘massive’ untapped market as a ‘critical’ new deal is announced.