Former England defender Sol Campbell is on the verge of signing a surprise six-month deal with former club Arsenal, the player said.

Campbell, 35, who had been training with Arsenal after a short spell with League Two (fourth division) Notts County ended abruptly in September after one game, played in the Gunners' 4-2 reserve win over West Ham at Upton Park on Tuesday.

"I'm ecstatic really to be back at Arsenal, and I have worked hard to get there," Campbell said after the match.

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

Campbell started the reserve match against West Ham before being substituted at half-time with Arsenal leading 2-0.

Should he join, it would be the first time Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has re-signed a player during his 13 years in charge.

"Arsene has been an inspiration," Campbell said. "He has watched me closely after letting me train at Arsenal for nearly two months now.

"He's not stupid, he wouldn't have taken me back if he didn't like what he had seen, and I have worked and worked. I do believe I can contribute.

"I really have my confidence and fitness back and believe I can make a big, big contribution."