Arsenal are reportedly likely to accept a loan bid with buy option for Albert Sambi Lokonga. Interested sides are also likely to pay his full wages.
Hence, the Gunners are likely going to have another midfielder off their books for the next season. Burnley lead the race for his signature.
ARSENAL ARE UNDERGOING A MAJOR OVERHAUL IN THE NEXT SUMMER
According to reports, Arsenal are planning a major overhaul in their squad for the next summer. They want to replace some of their senior players with young players. Hence, a report also claims that Granit Xhaka is close to joining Bayer Leverkusen for a 15 million transfer fee. Granit Xhaka is not the only one likely to leave in the next summer transfer window.
Arsenal are also open to accepting bids for Kieran Tierney for the right price. Newcastle United lead the race for his signature. The Gunners are hoping to get a 30 million transfer fee for Tierney. The Gunners are also likely to accept bids for Rob Holding in the next summer transfer window. Mikel Arteta is also hoping to resolve the future of Albert Sambi Lokonga in the next summer.
ALBERT SAMBI LOKONGA TRANSFER AND BURNLEY LINKS FULL STORY
According to reports, Arsenal are likely to accept a loan bid with a buy option for Lokonga. The report also claims that Burnley lead the race for Belgian midfielder. Burnley manager Vincent Kompany has already worked with him at Anderlecht. He also compared him to Yaya Toure. Hence, Kompany rates Lokonga very highly.
Arsenal are also aware that foreign clubs are not to likely to pay his full wages. Hence, Burnley are likely going to get the deal done with a permanent option. Albert Sambi Lokonga is currently on loan with Crystal Palace. However, the Eagles will not likely make a move to sign him permanently. Hence, Burnley have a clear lead for Lokonga’s signature.
Arsenal are hoping to reinvest the sales into the signing of Declan Rice. West Ham are still asking over 100 million for their star midfielder. However, the Gunners are confident that they can get the deal done at the start of the next summer transfer window.
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