Joel Campbell is expecting an answer on his work permit application in the next 24 hours.
The 19-year-old agreed terms on a £930,000 switch from Deportivo Saprissa two weeks ago, but despite Arsenal getting the majority of his paperwork verified, the club are still awaiting the final piece of the puzzle – a visa. The decision was due earlier this week, but has now been delayed until Saturday.
Meanwhile, Campbell has been training with Arsène Wenger’s first-team squad, whilst settling into life in London. Joel knows it could all be for nothing should he fail to win a work permit, something made even more frustrating by the lack of indication either way.
“Richard Law told me that I’ll know tomorrow on my work permit. I have no idea if I’ll get it. It’s 50:50.”
A negative response means a lengthy spell on loan is likely.
