Arsenal certain Albert Sambi Lokonga is certainly one of Belgium’s hottest prospects, Vincent Kompany loves him and his older brother performed in Tottenham’s academy

Arsenal are set to wrap up the signing of Belgian wonderkid Albert Sambi Lokonga from Anderlecht.

The 21-year-old is already understood to have efficiently accomplished his medical and can now bear a interval of quarantine earlier than the deal is made official.

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Lokonga will be a part of the Gunners for an preliminary charge within the area of £15million, which may rise to £18m, with the midfielder set to place pen-to-paper on a five-year deal.

It’s additionally claimed that Lokonga will put on the 48 shirt on the Emirates, as per a report from Belgian media outlet Nieuwsblad.

They are saying the gamers’ resolution to request that quantity boils right down to the actual fact the postcode of his hometown of Verviers is 4800.

Paul-Jose M’Poku is Lokonga’s brother, a reputation which Tottenham followers will recognise.

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M’Poku joined the north London membership from Customary Liege again in 2008, on the age of simply 16.

Nevertheless, he by no means made a first-team look for Spurs, and left the membership three years later following a mortgage spell at Leyton Orient.

Now, Arsenal followers in all probability received’t know an excessive amount of about Lokonga, however right here at talkSPORT.com, we’ve obtained you lined.

Which different golf equipment had been linked with Lokonga?

The one agency curiosity in Lokonga’s signature got here from Arsenal, who wasted no time in securing a deal.

Apparently, Lokonga’s agent used to work on the identical legislation agency as Arsenal government director Tim Lewis.

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Membership profession up to now?

Lokonga joined Anderlecht’s youth academy on the age of 10, happening to signal his first skilled contract on the membership in November 2017 earlier than making his debut only one month later.

He’s gone on to make an extra 68 appearances for the Belgian giants, discovering the web thrice.

That included a career-high 37 senior appearances in 2020/21, a marketing campaign the place he notched all of his targets thus far.

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Worldwide expertise?

Lokonga is but to obtain senior recognition for his nation, having represented Belgium at Beneath-17, Beneath-19 and Beneath-21 ranges.

He was referred to as as much as Roberto Martinez’s squad in March, however didn’t function for the Purple Devils.

What has been stated about him?

None apart from Manchester City legend Vincent Kompany, who manages Lokonga at membership degree, gave a glowing endorsement.

“Together with his qualities at his age, he stands out for me,” Kompany stated.

“Will Sambi win his duels? Is he bettering his defensive work? You ask your self these questions as a coach.

“Properly, I’ve seen him make plenty of progress in that space.”

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He additionally stated again in February that Lokonga had a real probability of creating Belgium’s squad for Euro 2020.

“Who is aware of, Sambi might even make the nationwide choice for the European Championship.

“It might give him an opportunity to safe a prime switch in the long run – hopefully not too early.”

How will he match into Arsenal’s group?

In Mikel Arteta’s prefered 4-2-3-1 formation, Lokonga would almost definitely play within the two.

His major place is as a central midfielder on the correct facet of a 4-3-3, however he’s additionally able to being essentially the most defensive participant of the center three.