Arsenal set for £2.5m transfer agreement as Mikel Arteta sanctions move

Chris Wheatley
By Chris Wheatley
Published 27th Jun 2024, 14:15 BST
Updated 27th Jun 2024, 16:32 BST
Sambi Lokonga applauds the Town fans after Sunday's goalless draw with Fulham - pic: Liam SmithSambi Lokonga applauds the Town fans after Sunday's goalless draw with Fulham - pic: Liam Smith
Sambi Lokonga applauds the Town fans after Sunday's goalless draw with Fulham - pic: Liam Smith
The Belgian midfielder is deemed surplus to requirements at Arsenal despite a successful loan spell last season.

Sevilla are in advanced talks with Arsenal over signing Albert Sambi Lokonga, LondonWorld understands.

The Belgian midfielder has been the subject of interest from a number of clubs in recent weeks, following his successful spell on loan at Luton Town last season.

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Sevilla are looking to replace loanees Boubakary Soumaré and Lucien Agoume, with sporting director Victor Orta now keen on bringing in Lokonga.

Discussions are still ongoing over where the move will be a loan with option or obligation, but it is agreed in principle that Lokonga will be be playing his football at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium next season.

A loan fee of £2.5million has been touted by Arsenal.

“I think that [my time at Arsenal] is slowly coming to the end,” Lokonga told VOO Sport last month. "I had a discussion with the club and what was said is that the best solution for me was to leave. "I have a one year contract plus a one year option, so now it's up to the club and my agent to find the best solution.”

Related topics:ArsenalMikel ArtetaVictor OrtaLuton Town

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