Joel Campbell puts transfer to Arsenal on hold as other offers come in for youngster, says fatherCosta Rican was thought to be close to move but has options elsewhere and will concentrate on Under-20 World Cup for the time being, much to his club's disappointment
Arsenal target Joel Campbell has told the club that he will not be making any decision on his future until after the Under-20 World Cup.The 19-year-old Costa Rican international was believed to be close to joining the Gunners after the Premier League side reportedly agreed a fee, however, the teenager has opted to postpone any transfer until after the tournament in Colombia.
Campbell's father, Humberto, confirmed the highly rated player would be staying with Deportivo Saprissa for the time being, and that other offers are on the table, with Arsenal's Premier League rivals Manchester United rumoured to be interested.
"We've decided we will not sign anything yet," his father told La Nacion.
"We have other offers on the table that are being analysed, but nothing's done. Let's negotiate after the World Cup.
"We hope to go to the World Cup and that Joel plays well without pressure. We'll see what happens."Meanwhile, Campbell's president at Deportivo Saprissa, Juan Carlos Rojas, has expressed his disappointment that the proposed deal with Arsenal is, for the moment, on hold.
"It's disappointing for football, for Saprissa that these people have not taken Arsenal's offer seriously," Rojas stated.
"I assume the father thinks things will get better after the decision, but there's always a risk.
"It's a pity Costa Rican football could not have a player at Arsenal at the moment."
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