Mikel Arteta has a fairly impressive success rate when it comes to signings made as Arsenal boss, but around a year-and-a-half in, the jury is still out on Albert Sambi Lokonga.
The young Belgian international was signed from Anderlecht in the summer of 2021 with a big reputation, only enhanced further by Vincent Kompany's glowing review of the midfielder after Lokonga had been unveiled as an Arsenal player.
The Manchester City legend worked closely with the Gunners star during their shared time at Anderlecht when Kompany was the first-team manager. Lokonga clearly the caught the eye of the Etihad favourite, as he likened him to another City icon.
