Lure of Premier League may see DJ Cambell leave relegated Blackpool

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Blackpool striker DJ Campbell has admitted the lure of the Premier League may see him leave the club this summer following the Seasiders’ relegation.

Campbell signed a permanent deal with the club in August after a successful loan spell from Leicester in their promotion season, and the former Birmingham man repaid the faith shown in him by Ian Holloway with 13 goals this season.

The striker admitted he had settled in well in the North West and relegation had been a bitter disappointment for him and after such a prolific season he revealed a desire to remain in the Premier League next season, signalling a potential transfer away from the club.

“I love Blackpool and we had a better season than many people expected but to go down was heartbreaking,” he told The Blackpool Gazette.

“I played in the Prem before with Birmingham, and maybe I wasn’t ready then. But this time I was.

“There’s nothing like playing at Old Trafford, Anfield and Stamford Bridge. Now I want more of it. I think I’ve proved I can play at the top.”

However Blackpool boss Ian Holloway is a huge fan of the striker and is hopeful he can persuade him to remain at Bloomfield Road and help fire the club back into the top flight at the first attempt.

“DJ is a terrific striker and at times he is unplayable,” Holloway said.

“It goes without saying I want him here next season, because I believe he can score goals at any level.

“His movement is second to none, and the way he works for the team in such a selfless manner is great. He is also a cracking lad and the kind of person you want in a dressing room.”