Albert Sambi Lokonga trudged off the field at the Etihad Stadium having endured a difficult substitute performance after replacing Thomas Partey at half-time. The Belgian didn’t follow his teammates to clap the travelling fans and now it looks as though he won’t see them again this season as a January exit nears.
Talks between Arsenal and Crystal Palace continue to take place football.london understands for Lokonga. A move would be in the form of a loan after the Belgian has failed to establish himself since his move from Anderlecht in 2021.
Arsenal are on the verge of completing a deal for Italian midfielder Jorginho, however this is very much in response to a serious injury to Mohamed Elneny. Prior to the opening of the window and the injury to the Egyptian, for many, a midfielder was still key and so losing Lokonga leaves some questions.
