DHNet are reporting that Albert Sambi Lokonga will join Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal this week.
It has been reported that Lokonga is ‘closer than ever’ to a move to the Gunners.
The report has claimed that if everything goes according to plan, then the 21-year-old will complete his move from Anderlecht to Arsenal this week.
What will Albert Sambi Lokonga add to Arsenal?
Lokonga is not a household name in the world of football, but the 21-year-old is a very talented and promising young midfielder.
The Daily Mail has reported that the Belgian is an energetic box-to-box midfielder.
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry reportedly rates the youngster highly and has actually recommended him to Arsenal.
Thomas Partey is arguably the best defensive midfielder in the Arsenal team.
However, the Ghana international cannot do it all on his own.
Lokonga was deployed in a defensive role at Anderlecht last season.
Despite that, the 21-year-old scored three goals and gave two assists in 33 league appearances.
If Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta decides to allow him more freedom, then the youngster could get more goals.
The Guardian reported earlier this month that Arsenal will pay Anderlecht an initial transfer fee of €17.5 million (£15m).
It is not an awful lot of money, meaning that the the Gunners are not taking a massive risk.
Lokonga is only 21, which means that he can improve and get better in the coming years.
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