Arsenal striker Joel Campbell insists he wants to stay and fight for his place at the club after a run in the first team. The Costa Rica international, who has spent time out on loan to start his Arsenal career, has started back-to-back Premier League games for Arsene Wenger's high-flying team. The Frenchman had warned Campbell his chances to shine were running out, but the 23-year-old has r...Full Story »

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has declared that the time for Joel Campbell to stake his claim for a future at the club is "now or never" after injuries to both Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Aaron Ramsey have presented the Costa Rican with a rare opportunity. Campbell has been conspicuously absent from Wenger's plans over the last few years, despite impressing out on loan and then ...Full Story »

Villarreal secured sixth position in the Primera Division after scraping past Elche 1-0 at El Madrigal. Joel Campbell's goal after 26 minutes secured a Europa League spot for Marcelinho's side, and leaves them eight points clear of their nearest challengers with just two games to go. Campbell gave the Yellow Submarine a first-half lead when he capitalised on an error to nod in at the back post...Full Story »

Villarreal striker Joel Campbell does not believe his team are about to experience a late-season swoon that could cost them a place in next season's Europa League. The Yellow Submarine host Espanyol on Thursday, looking to snap out of a slump that has seen them fail to win any of their last five games in all competitions. Villarreal have not won in the Primera Division since March 8 and have c...Full Story »

Villarreal limped their way to a 2-0 win over Primera Division strugglers Granada to keep the pressure on fellow Champions League chasers Valencia and Sevilla. Mateo Musacchio broke the deadlock after the half-hour mark from close range but Granada refused to lie down after going behind and kept on searching for an equaliser until Gerard Moreno's last-minute goal made a home win certain. Villa...Full Story »

Real Betis boosted their European hopes as goals from Joel Campbell and Ruben Castro handed them a comfortable 2-0 win over Levante. Campbell opened the scoring after just seven minutes as he swept home Castro's pass at the end of a flowing counter-attack for just his second Betis goal. Roger had two decent chances to draw Levante level minutes before and after the break, but he failed to make...Full Story »

Real Betis moved clear in fourth place in the Primera Division as Joel Campbell's wonder goal 14 minutes from time secured a 3-2 victory over Deportivo La Coruna in a highly entertaining game at La Riazor. Two fine finishes either side of half-time from Ruben Castro had put the visitors in a strong position but Riki pulled a goal back almost immediately and then levelled with a neat volley on t...Full Story »

Arsenal forward Joel Campbell has claimed that he will spend next season on loan at Real Betis. The Costa Rica international had been looking forward to returning to the Emirates this summer after a season-long stay at Lorient but he is now eagerly awaiting his imminent move to Spain. "It's a great opportunity for me to grow," Campbell told Fox TV. "I am going to the world's best league, and...Full Story »

Arsenal has confirmed an agreement has been reached over the transfer of Costa Rica starlet Joel Campbell. The 19-year-old striker was a part of Costa Rica's Gold Cup squad this summer, and also appeared for his country in the Under-20 World Cup, scoring two goals in four games. Goal.com revealed last month that the Gunners had agreed a €1.4 million fee with his club Deportivo Saprissa, ...Full Story »