Second bid for Lokonga launched
Arsenal have made their second offer for Anderlecht’s Albert Sambi Lokonga, according to reports.
The Belgian reporter Sven Claes and English reporter Chris Wheately have both confirmed the news on Monday morning.
The offer is believed to be €14m + €3m in bonuses (add ons). The midfielder is highly coveted across Europe, with German giants Bayern Munich also credited to hold an interest.
Although that bid is unlikely to be accepted, there is confidence in both the camps that the deal can be wrapped up imminently.
The young Belgian midfielder made it to the 33-man provisional squad of Belgium for the ongoing Euros, but failed to make the final draft.
With the squad that Roberto Martinez has on his disposal, getting selected in the provisional squad is still a big feat for a 21-year-old.
The central midfielder, who is technically good on the ball, made 37 appearances for Vincent Kompany’s team in the last campaign.
The 21-year-old also has a dressing room voice, after already taking over the armband at Anderlecht.
People who have regularly watched the player, compare himself to the young Yaya Toure and former Arsenal player Samir Nasri.
And if he’s anywhere close to their level, he will certainly have a good career.