Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga has reached a verbal settlement with Sevilla over a possible switch this summer time, with membership to membership talks ongoing, CaughtOffside understands.
Lokonga spent final season mortgage at Luton City and impressed there, attracting loads of curiosity from quite a few golf equipment in England and Italy this summer time, although issues are actually advancing with La Liga facet Sevilla.
Sources with a detailed understanding of the scenario have knowledgeable CaughtOffside that Lokonga has verbally agreed private phrases with Sevilla, with the Belgian more likely to be a part of on an preliminary mortgage as the 2 golf equipment talk about the phrases of a clause for a everlasting buy.
It’s understood that Arsenal would really like a compulsory purchase clause, whereas Sevilla’s desire is for a purchase choice, with discussions ongoing to attempt to attain an settlement.
Lokonga switch: Arsenal to ship midfielder out on mortgage once more
Some Arsenal followers might be barely disillusioned to see Lokonga going out on mortgage as he confirmed actual potential on mortgage at Luton final season – sufficient to absolutely be value a job as a squad participant in Mikel Arteta’s facet subsequent time period.
Nonetheless, whether or not it’s as a result of Arsenal don’t have a spot for him, or as a result of the participant himself needs extra assured taking part in time, it appears he’s set to be on the transfer once more.
CaughtOffside understands Lokonga additionally had curiosity from Premier League golf equipment Everton and Nottingham Forest, whereas Juventus and Lazio have been additionally amongst his suitors.
If a transfer to Sevilla goes by means of, will probably be fascinating to see how Lokonga performs, and if it maybe turns into one other alternative for the 24-year-old to catch Arteta’s eye and do his finest to return to combat for his place on the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal have been linked with potential midfield signings this summer time which may restrict Lokonga’s taking part in time even additional.
