Arsenal could sign two ‘top players’ after Romano’s ‘huge’ Willian update – Campbell
Willian’s possible move to Corinthians could pave the way for two new signings at Arsenal, according to Kevin Campbell.
The former Gunners and Everton striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, claimed the 33-year-old earns “an absolute fortune” at the Emirates which would be better used on new arrivals.
According to Fabrizio Romano (August 23rd), Corinthians have a “huge chance” of signing Willian, who is tempted by a return to Brazil.
Arsenal are willing to allow the winger to leave on a free transfer because he is one of the top earners at the club.
Willian, who joined Mikel Arteta’s side on a free transfer from Chelsea a year ago, has two years remaining on his contract at the Emirates.
When asked by Football Insider‘s Dylan Childs for his assessment of the latest, Campbell said: “Look, for whatever reason it just hasn’t worked out.
“The right thing to do now is to let him go.
“Arsenal need to get him off the wage bill because they pay him an absolute fortune.
“If they can get that sort of money off the books they can move and shake and invest money somewhere else. That is the name of the game now. You could probably cover two top players wages with what he’s on and they could now sign two late on.
“Everyone hoped it would work out but it hasn’t. The time has come for Arsenal to tidy up their mess and move on.”
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