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Nathan Ridley

Arsenal enter transfer talks as Mikel Arteta risks of losing "new Yaya Toure"

AC Milan are reportedly in talks to sign Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga.

The 22-year-old was brought in from native Belgian giants Anderlecht last summer after Gunners boss Mikel Arteta identified his talents and convinced his club to shell out £15million to secure his services. But Lokonga, who endured a difficult first season in north London, could now leave the Emirates a matter of weeks into his second campaign.

Tuttomercatoweb, via Football Italia, report that Milan have begun negotiations as they target a new midfielder before transfer deadline day on September 1. Lokonga has a long-term contract with Arsenal running until 2026, but it appears that the Gunners are willing to let the man once described as "the new Yaya Toure " join the newly-crowned Italian champions this summer.

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