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RVP will go if Arsenal don't buy - Sol

ESPN staff
April 12, 2012
Robin van Persie scored again as Arsenal beat Wolves on Wednesday © Getty Images
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Former Arsenal defender Sol Campbell has warned Arsene Wenger that he risks losing captain Robin van Persie if he is not active in the transfer market this summer.

Van Persie's contract runs out in summer 2013 and he has put off discussions about his future until the end of the present campaign, leading to speculation he could make a move to Manchester City or Barcelona over the next few months.

The Netherlands international, who tops the Premier League scoring charts with 27, is expected to be joined by Germany star Lukas Podolski next season - and Campbell feels Arsenal need to recruit more players of that quality.

"Van Persie's had an unbelievable season," Campbell told talkSPORT. "Arsenal need a few more players who want to take on the challenge, who are going to say 'I'm going to make the difference this season.'

"If they don't buy players he's going to go, I think he's going to feel there's a lack of ambition at the club. Arsenal need a few players who can make the difference, on the field and on the bench."

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