Albert Sambi Lokonga was tipped for big things after joining Arsenal - but the young Belgian midfielder will continue his development away from the Emirates for the next few months.
Lokonga joined the Gunners from Anderlecht in an £18million deal back in the summer of 2021 but has struggled to nail down a regular spot in Mikel Arteta's first-team plans. And after a last-gasp deal for Chelsea playmaker Jorginho materialised on deadline day, Lokonga was given the green light to head out on loan by the Premier League leaders.
The 22-year-old will now spend the remainder of the season with Crystal Palace - under the guidance of a bonafide Arsenal legend.
