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Arsenal agree massive deal with European giants for the signing of top midfielder

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Arsenal Agree Deal with Highly Rated Midfielder Ahead of Summer Move

  • Arsenal are in the market for a midfielder following the departures of Dani Ceballos and Odeegard
  • The Gunners are said to have earmarked Anderlecht’s Albert Sambi Lokonga for the midfield role
  • Serie A side Atalanta and Sevilla are the other clubs interested in the £20m-rated midfielder

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Arsenal appear to be inching closer to landing the services of Anderlecht midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga after reportedly agreeing to personal terms with the player.

Arsenal Agree Deal with Highly Rated Midfielder Ahead of Summer Move
Apart from Arsenal, Serie A side Atalanta and Spanish giants Sevilla are the other clubs interested in the service of Lokonga. Photo by Alexander Scheuber.

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Mikel Arteta is looking to reinforce his midfield in preparation for next season following the departures of Dani Ceballos and Martin Odegaard, who have returned to Real Madrid after loan spells at the Emirates.

And with Granit Xhaka on the verge of linking up with Jose Mourinho at Roma, there is a growing need for Arteta to look elsewhere for additions.

It is for this reason the Gunners are understood to have trained their sights on Lokonga to help them bolster their midfield.

Metro UK reports the north Londoners had their first bid for the midfielder of around £13m rejected, but Belgian outlet Nieuwsblad claims there are plans by the club to table an improved deal of £14m plus £3m add-ons.

It is believed Lokonga is open to a move to the Emirates and has already agreed personal terms with Arsenal ahead of the proposed transfer.

However, reports suggest it is Arsenal’s offer that could be a stumbling block for the transfer to see the light of day, with Anderlecht thought to be looking at a fee closer to £20m for the midfielder.

Apart from Arsenal, Serie A side Atalanta and Spanish giants Sevilla are the other clubs interested in the service of Lokonga.

Be that as it may, it is the Emirates outfit who have an upper hand in signing him as the player is in favour of a move to London.

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Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke is reportedly set to provide the club with an eyewatering transfer budget of £250m to spend on new signings this summer.

The Gunners are keen on bolstering their squad following a disappointing 2021/22 campaign that saw them miss out on. European football slot for the first time in more than two decades.

According to the report, the team is set for a large-scale overhaul, with many players expected to be shipped out before the start of next season.

Source: Legit

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