Sol Campbell has told talkSPORT he would ‘crawl back’ to Arsenal if he was offered a coaching role to fix his former club’s defensive problems.

Pressure is mounting on manager Arsene Wenger after a 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth represented the latest blow in what is turning into a miserable season for the Gunners.

With key duo Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil expected to leave this season, Wenger finds himself hopelessly short of match-winners and Sunday’s loss was perhaps a sign of what could be on the horizon for the north London club.

Both Sanchez and Ozil were absent from the squad to face the Cherries and, without them, many are branding this the poorest team in Arsene Wenger’s 20-plus year tenure at the Emirates Stadium.

Campbell joined talkSPORT host Jim White on Monday to share his thoughts on the Gunners’ current plight, and he said he would jump at the chance to work with the team if he was given the opportunity.

“I’d crawl there,” said the former centre-back, who added that he is desperate to return to the game.

“If that situation happened, I’d be there like a shot.

“I want to be back in there, I want to be managing and coaching.

“I’m a leader. I was captain early on in my career with Tottenham at the age of 22 and was one of the youngest captains for England.

“I know how to take the stress on my shoulders and under pressure in know how to win. I love the pressure.

“I have so much to offer in all different capacities when it comes of football managing and coaching, because I’m a detail man – that’s how I got to the top and stayed at the top.”

Campbell also revealed would be willing to take a job at a lower level to begin his full-time managerial career, having so far found opportunities scant since completing his pro coaching badges.

“I think it’s time for me to somehow get in somewhere and build,” said the former England international, who represented the Three Lions at three World Cups and three European Championships.

“I know you have to start again, I understand that and I’m willing to do that.

“I spent three-and-a-half years studying with the Welsh FA and if that doesn’t show intent…

“I want to get in. Surely there’s got to be some type of opening somewhere, surely there are a few chairmen who have gone through a few managers and have done everything – there’s me! Give me 20 or 30 games to prove myself!”