Albert Sambi Lokonga to undergo Arsenal medical today?

Sport1 journalist Patrick Berger has claimed on Twitter that Albert Sambi Lokonga is on the verge of joining Arsenal from Anderlecht. The well-known and well-respected journalist has said on the social networking site that Lokonga is in London at he moment.

The Belgian midfielder will complete his medical today and will then sign a contract until 2026. Arsenal will pay Anderlecht €17.5 million in transfer fee for the 21-year-old.

https://twitter.com/berger_pj/status/1415338884607758336

Lokonga has been at Anderlecht since 2014 and has come through the ranks at the Belgian club to establish himself in the first team. The Anderlecht no. 48 made 33 appearances in the Jupiler Pro League last season, scoring three goals and giving two assists in the process. The youngster also played four times in the Belgian Cup in 2020-21.