ALBERT SAMBI LOKONGA will reportedly keep at Arsenal this summer time regardless of the arrival of Fabio Vieira.
There had been rumours Burnley boss Vincent Kompany may make a mortgage swoop for the 22-year-old midfielder, who he beforehand coached at Anderlecht.
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Albert Sambi Lokona is ready to remain at Arsenal this summer timeCredit: AFP
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There had been rumours Fabio Vieira’s arrival may see Burnley make a mortgage swoop for LokonaCredit: Getty
But boss Mikel Arteta desires a robust squad subsequent season with a view to be aggressive on 4 fronts.
And soccer.london report Lokonga is ready to remain on the Emirates fairly than head out on mortgage.
The Gunners just lately confirmed the £34million seize of Vieira and there’s continued curiosity in Youri Tielemans, each of who play in Lokonga’s place.
Elsewhere Mohamed Elneny has penned a contract extension whereas Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey additionally occupy related roles to Lokonga, which means Arteta has loads of choices in the midst of the park.
Nevertheless one-cap Belgium worldwide Lokonga seems destined to stay in North London.
The Europa League is regarded as being as a great way for final summer time’s £17m signing to develop.
Lokonga made 23 appearances in all competitions for Arsenal in his debut marketing campaign.
The midfielder was a daily within the first half of the season when Xhaka was sidelined by damage.
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He performed in 12 out of the primary 13 Premier League video games of the season.
But Xhaka’s return noticed Lokonga’s enjoying time restricted, and the Belgian solely performed six occasions within the Prem after Christmas.
Despite primarily being an unused substitute within the second half of the marketing campaign, Lokonga seemingly options in Arteta’s plans going ahead.
