Arsenal is poised to finalize a £2.5 million transfer deal as Mikel Arteta approves the move.

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Sevilla is in advanced negotiations with Arsenal to sign Albert Sambi Lokonga, according to LondonWorld. The Belgian midfielder has attracted interest from several clubs after a successful loan spell at Luton Town last season.

Sevilla aims to replace loanees Boubakary Soumaré and Lucien Agoume, with sporting director Victor Orta interested in bringing Lokonga on board.

Discussions are ongoing regarding whether the move will be a loan with an option to buy, but it is agreed in principle that Lokonga will play at Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium next season. Arsenal has requested a loan fee of £2.5 million.

Lokonga recently told VOO Sport, “I think that [my time at Arsenal] is slowly coming to an end. I had a discussion with the club and it was decided that the best solution for me was to leave. I have a one-year contract plus a one-year option, so now it’s up to the club and my agent to find the best solution.”