Arsenal have reportedly made a formal move for Albert Sambi Lokonga.
The Gunners are keen to bolster their midfield this summer and have made a formal move for the Anderlecht midfielder.
According to reports from The Athletic, the 21-year-old midfielder has been on Arsenal’s radar for some time.
He has impressed heavily in the Jupiter Pro League, making 50 first-team appearances in the last two seasons.
A few weeks ago, Arsenal made an enquiry about Lokonga. They have now come up with a formal bid – an opening offer of €15m (£12m) – for the Anderlecht midfielder.
The Belgian club want a guaranteed fee of €20m (£17m) for the youngster.
Arsenal just need to improve their offer to secure his signature. David Ornstein of The Athletic has claimed that ‘there is a deal to be struck’, and that Anderlecht are ‘open to a sale’.
According to Belgian publication HLN, his departure from the club is inevitable, but whether his next club will be Arsenal remains to be decided. The highly-rated youngster is also attracting interest from clubs in Germany and France.
The midfield is one area whether the Gunners will be looking to bolster this summer.
The likes of Lucas Torreira and Matteo Guendouzi are expected to leave, while Granit Xhaka is being targeted by Jose Mourinho’s AC Milan.
Arsenal are have exploring other options. Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma has been linked frequently, while GDS claimed that the Gunners could make a bid for Manuel Locatelli.
Lokonga is a top young talent. The Belgian international is one of the country’s top talents and Arsenal shouldn’t let him slip through his fingers.
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