Arsenal told to U-turn on Samuel Umtiti after offer reported – Campbell
Kevin Campbell has urged Arsenal to U-turn on their reported interest in Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Gunners and Everton striker said the 28-year-old’s injury record means there is “no value in a deal.”
According to the Daily Star (17 May), Arsenal have been offered the chance to sign Umtiti this summer.
Mikel Arteta is said to have held a long-term interest in the centre-half, who is under contract at the Nou Camp until June 2026.
Umtiti has failed to make 20 appearances in each of the last four seasons due to injury problems.
When asked by Football Insider for his thoughts on the potential interest, Campbell said: “There’s no value in that deal.
“None at all. I don’t think there is any mileage in that.
“One thing Arsenal should never do is take a chance on a player who has a really bad injury record. We cannot afford players like that.
“If anything, that kind of player is what cost Arsenal this season. Without injuries we might have got into the top four. Losing [Kieran] Tierney and [Thomas] Partey was massive for us.
“Arteta needs players who are going to be available. The club need to be going after players who have good injury records as opposed to poor ones.”
In other news, Arsenal are expected to ‘prioritise’ a £25million signing over Ruben Neves after journalist’s update.