Joel Campbell looks set to extend his stay at Real Betis with the Spanish club confident Arsenal will sanction another loan for the Costa Rican international.

While far from prolific for the Verdiblancos last season his 25 starts and 8 appearances off the bench saw him become a staple of Pepe Mel’s first team squad.

“Campbell is almost certainly at Betis [next season],” Mel told Marca TV yesterday when asked if another deal was close.

Without a work permit the 20-year-old remains unable to play in the UK so another deal with Betis makes perfect sense. That being said, for all the experience he’s gaining it does look as though he’s in danger of being perma-loaned in Spain like Wellington and the now departed Pedro Botelho.

With Yaya Sanogo, also 20, being tipped to challenge for a first team squad you can’t help but wonder whether Campbell will ever get his chance at the Emirates.

In further loan-related news, Crewe Alexandra have underlined their eagerness to sign Chuks Aneke on another temporary deal.

The England under-19 international scored six goals and made five assists during a very fruitful spell with the Railwaymen last term and has, along with Newcastle’s Brad Inmen, another offer on the table.

“The situation is on-going with Brad and Chuks,” Crewe boss Steve Davis told the club’s official website.

“I spoke to them both before they went away and have spoken with their agents as well. I have made my feelings clear about them both; we would like to bring them here.

“They were both outstanding for us last season and made big impacts. I’m sure people will have taken notice about how well they did for us last season.”

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