Arsenal and the 23-year-old midfielder reach a contract agreement
Burnley, led by Vincent Kompany, are close to signing 23-year-old Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga.
According to Football Insider, Burnley has reached an agreement with Arsenal for Albert Sambi Lokonga’s transfer.
The Clarets are eager to add him to their roster. As they prepare for a return to the English Premier League, Vincent Kompany’s squad is searching for reinforcements. The presence of the 23-year-old will undoubtedly aid their cause.
Last season in the Championship, Kompany’s Burnley were incredible.
They were superior to the competition and ultimately earned promotion to the Premier League. Although they dominated the English second division, life in the English premier division will not be simple.
Consequently, they are attempting to bolster their squad.
The Clarets have been intrigued in signing the 23-year-old midfielder for quite some time.
Moreover, he is eager to join the newly promoted Premier League club. Lokonga joined Arsenal for a fee of £17.2 million in the summer of 2021.
He was expected to break into the first squad, but he has fallen short of expectations.
During the winter of 2023, he was loaned out to Crystal Palace. However, the transfer did not go as planned as he only played in nine matches and had little impact.
The 23-year-old has returned to his original club. However, he is unlikely to play a significant role next season, and Arsenal is willing to let him depart.
After working with the Arsenal midfielder while he was at Anderlecht, Kompany is eager to have him join his squad.
Even Lokonga desires a reunion with the former Manchester City defender whom he reveres.
The two clubs have eventually reached an agreement on a loan transfer after a lengthy period of negotiation.
With full agreement from all stakeholders, the relocation should be completed in the coming days. Currently, they are contemplating a possible buy clause for the following year.
Given that Arsenal are willing to sell the 23-year-old for the right price, such a provision is a distinct possibility.
Arsenal and the 23-year-old midfielder reach a contract agreement
