Costa Rica Star Heading To Newcastle?

Last updated : 16 June 2014 By Footy Mad - Editor

... suggesting star Joel Campbell could be heading to Tyneside!

He has confirmed he will return to Arsenal after the World Cup in Brazil, but he knows there could be interest for him.

The 21-year-old played a starring role in his country's fight back against Uruguay, scoring the equalizer in the 54th minute, and firing the ball across the goal with his left foot.

The striker has yet to play for the Gunners' first team, having spent the last three seasons out on loan with Lorient, Real Betis and Olympiakos following his arrival from Saprissa in 2011.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew was linked with a move for Campbell in the summer, and would being part of a new-look strikeforce that would include Ayoze Perez.

He told reporters: "Of course I have to go back, because I have a contract with Arsenal.

“The most important thing just now is my country and the World Cup.

"Today was excellent for me, but it would have come to nothing without the contribution of my team-mates.

“Everyone lived up to their responsibilities. I tried to do my best to score goals and my colleagues supported me.

"We have to take one step after another. We have difficult matches ahead, but this will give us impetus."