Sambi Lokonga is undergoing his medical with Arsenal (Getty)Arsenal are on the verge of completing a €20 million (£17.2m) deal to sign Anderlecht midfielder Sambi Lokonga, according to reports. Lokonga has been identified by Arsenal as a viable replacement and the Gunners have now reached an agreement with Anderlecht. According to widespread reports in Belgium, Lokonga undergoing his medical with Arsenal on Friday and to finalise his move to the Premier League over the weekend. Reports also claim that Thierry Henry, who returned as a coach with Belgium’s national team for Euro 2020, has personally recommended Lokonga to Arsenal. Sambi Lokonga is set to become Arsenal’s first signing this summer (Getty)Meanwhile, Arsenal also also trying to bolster their defensive options and a third offer has now been submitted to Brighton for Ben White.

Source: Metro July 09, 2021 09:22 UTC