Richard Law has arrived in Costa Rica ahead of negotiations with C.D. Saprissa for striker Joel Campbell.

The 19-year-old Costa Rica international is one of this summers most sought after youngsters after a hugely impressive Gold Cup campaign. A move to La Liga looked increasingly likely last month, but Arsenal have made the first move.

The pacy frontman, who can also play on the left wing, has been watched by the club on numerous occasions. Now, South America executive Law has touched down and is ready to try and do a deal. Law is in charge of Arsenal’s transfers and operations in America, and is a respected negotiator who speaks a number of different languages.

He was in Argentina last month attempting to sign Vélez Sársfield midfielder Ricardo Álvarez, but that broke down over the club’s refusal to match Inter Milan’s structured offer.

Campbell is about to enter the final year of his contact, and Saprissa are believed to value his services at around £2 million. However, Arsenal will have to move fast, as he links up with the Costa Rica Under 20 squad shortly ahead of the Under 20 World Cup. Joel had previously suggested he wanted a transfer to be concluded before then.