Arsenal transfer news: Unai Emery may make one very specific signing - Campbell
ARSENAL boss Unai Emery may go into the transfer market in search of a new captain, claims former Gunners striker Kevin Campbell.
Arsenal’s club captain for the past two seasons has been German centre-back Per Mertesacker.
However, Mertesacker retired at the end of the campaign and has taken up a role as head of the club’s academy.
Laurent Koscielny skippered the side for the majority of last season, with Petr Cech, Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey also sharing the role amongst others.
Campbell believes Wales international Ramsey could be the man who takes the armband off Mertesacker in the long run.
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If you don't see a captain type figure within that club, then you have to go out and recruit one
But if Emery does not agree, he thinks the Spaniard may look to sign a new leader in the window.
“For the last four, five years, Arsenal went soft, and it's showed itself in the league standings,” Campbell told ESPN FC.
"Aaron Ramsey ticks quite a lot of boxes [as captain].
“He's one of the longest-serving players in the first team.
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“If there's a structure, Aaron Ramsey could be that guy.
"But I wouldn't put it past Unai Emery going out and finding a player that fits his criteria, who can come in and lead the football club.
"If you don't see a captain type figure within that club, then you have to go out and recruit one."