Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga is close to joining Chidera Ejuke at LaLaiga outfit Sevilla this summer.<\/p>\n
This is according to Italian journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
\nRomano reported that Arsenal have given the green light to sell the 24-year-old and in turn, Lokonga is said to be keen on a move to Sevilla.
\nTalks are in full swing between Arsenal and the seven-time UEFA Cup \/ Europa League winners, with the value of the buy clause a subject of negotiations.<\/p>\n
Arsenal signed Lokonga from Anderlecht back in June 2021 for a \u00a317.2million fee.
\nHe arrived in north London as one of the best players in the Belgian top flight, having captained Anderlecht at the age of 21.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think Arsenal made a good decision on him and I think he is going to be a top player for Arsenal in the years to come,\u201d Anderlecht sporting director Peter Verbeke said at the time.<\/p>\n
However, Lokonga has failed to make much of an impact at the Emirates Stadium, and hasn\u2019t played competitively for the Gunners since January 2023.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Ejuke joined Sevilla this summer as a free agent after featuring for Royal Antwerp last campaign.
\nHe becomes the first-ever Nigerian to sign for Sevilla.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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