Arsenal are close to signing Albert Sambi Lokonga with the Belgian allegedly absent from Anderlecht’s pre-season training camp.
Various sources in Belgium report that 21-year-old midfielder Lokonga is about to sign for Mikel Arteta’s men.
La Dernière Heure through Sport Witness affirms that Lokonga is “closer than ever” to signing for Arsenal.
The outlet suggests that the Brussels-born player will stay out of the six-day training camp in Alkmaar, which begins on Monday.
Het Belang van Limburg says the Jupiler Pro League team’s midfield will look different next season. Once “some details” are resolved, Lokonga’s transfer to the Gunners will continue.
Antwerp’s Nieuwsblad y Gazet informan de un escenario similar.
However, they report that Lokonga it has been included in the camp list. However, the player’s inclusion “is not a certainty” because his move to North London has been “completed except for a few details.”
The player is also said to be desperate to travel to England “as soon as possible.”
It is understood that you have agreed to the personal terms, but you will need to pass a medical examination and sign on the dotted line at The Emirates.
Walfoot also says that Anderlecht boss Vincent Kompany has resigned himself to losing the player and Lokonga “has not gone with the group to Alkmaar.”
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Possible deal of more than 15 million euros for Lokonga
Since making his professional debut in 2017, Lokonga has established his importance for Anderlecht. He made 33 starts in the Belgian top flight last season and provided three goals and two assists.
His exhibitions over the course of 2020-21 have attracted Arsenal, who have been linked for about a month. His interest soon materialized into a £ 13 million offer, but that was not enough for Anderlecht to accept.
However, Arsenal are now back with a new offer. According to Het Nieuwsblad, the price is rising above 15 million euros.
The central midfield has been one of the priority positions for Artea. Dani Ceballos and Martin Odegaard have returned to Real Madrid.
Granit Xhaka wants to go to Roma and Matteo Guendouzi heads to Marseille.
Meanwhile, Arsenal could also sell Lucas Torreira, seriously lacking bodies in the midfield.
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