The 35-year-old, who left League Two side Notts County in September, has been training with the Gunners reserves recently and the London club said that he will sign a six-month contract soon.

"I’m ecstatic really to be back at Arsenal, and I have worked bloody hard to get there," Campbell was quoted as saying by British media.

"I hope to sign for Arsenal until the end of the season. There are still a few technicalities to iron out, but it’s fantastic, great, marvelous.

"The old enthusiasm is back. I’ve got to tell you it seems as though I have never been away."

Campbell is expected to provide backup for regular defense partners William Gallas and Thomas Vermaelen.