Arsenal are interest in and considering an approach for Luis Campos to replace Edu Gaspar as their new sporting director.
Ufabet Sports, via Gary Cotterill, report that Arsenal are carefully searching for a replacement for Edu, with Paris Saint-Germain’s football consultant Campos, known for his talent in identifying young players, interested.
Luis Campos has built a formidable reputation as one of Europe’s most astute sporting directors. With a knack for identifying young, undervalued talent and making shrewd signings of experienced players, Campos has transformed squads at Monaco, Lille, and PSG.
At Monaco, he was instrumental in acquiring stars such as Radamel Falcao, Bernardo Silva, and James Rodriguez. Similarly, at Lille, Campos unearthed Victor Osimhen, Rafa Leão, and Arsenal’s own Gabriel Magalhães. His tenure at PSG further solidified his reputation, winning consecutive Ligue 1 titles while overhauling the squad and slashing the wage bill.
Campos’s contract with Paris Saint-Germain is report set to expire next summer, but no new deal has been agree, leading Arsenal to see an opportunity to approach the club early on.
The search for a new Gunners sporting director is only at an early stage and Campos is one of a number of options being consider.
Former Arsenal midfielder Edu took over as the club’s sporting director in July 2019 and left the role earlier in November. UFABET with reports suggesting he will be working with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis.