Arsenal backed to seal cut-price Trippier deal after ‘crazy’ claim – Campbell
Kevin Campbell has claimed Arsenal are crying out for a right-back before the transfer window shuts.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Gunners and Everton striker suggested Kieran Tripper was the perfect solution given his ability and experience at the top level.
According to The Sun (24th August), Mikel Arteta’s side are set to reignite their pursuit of the England star after their dismal start to the campaign.
However, Arsenal want Atletico Madrid to significantly lower their £34million valuation of the defender.
Trippier, who is said to be keen on a return to England, has less than one year remaining on his contract in the Spanish capital.
When asked by Football Insider assistant editor Dylan Childs if the ex-Spurs star would be a welcome addition at the Emirates, Campbell said:
“Listen, we need a right-back big time.
“I would like to think a deal could be done with Atletico Madrid for Kieran Trippier because he is a world-class right-back.
“When you look at the Arsenal team, where is the experience? Granit Xhaka, Bernd Leno and Pablo Mari were the three most experienced players at the weekend which is crazy when you think about it.
“We need experience now. We’ve shown our hand and bought exciting young players but there has to be some experience brought in to compliment that.
“Trippier could offer that and he would be a starter for us, definitely.”
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