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Arsenal 'put SEVEN stars up for sale this summer - with three players' departures already set in stone' - as Mikel Arteta prepares for a huge clear-out in a bid to continue as title contenders next season

12/05/24 09:50

Arsenal have reportedly put seven young stars up for sale, including multiple academy graduates, as they look to bring in fresh talent for next season. Since Mikel Arteta was appointed as Unai Emery's successor in December of 2019, he has made significant changes to Arsenal. The Spaniard has transformed the club bringing in 29 players to the Emirates since his time in charge and has also let a few big names walk out the door....read

West Ham 3-1 Luton Town: The Hatters suffer hammerblow to Premier League survival hopes as West Ham come from behind to secure win that all but relegates the visitors
11/05/24 16:01
KATHRYN BATTE AT THE LONDON STADIUM: Luton Town have seen their Premier League survival hopes take a massive hit as they suffered a 3-1 defeat loss against West Ham.
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Luton Town complete the signing of Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga on a season-long loan after Burnley move broke down last month
01/09/23 17:31
The midfielder was initially linked with Burnley last month, but the deal was complicated and fell through. Luton's interest came as a surprise earlier today.
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Luton approach Arsenal to take Albert Sambi Lokonga on loan... with Gunners 'happy to accept' as negotiations take place over personal terms
01/09/23 16:18
Luton Town are working on a deal to bring in Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga on loan before the transfer window slams shut on Friday night, sporting director Gary Sweet has confirmed.
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Nicolas Pepe sees Arsenal exit collapse as 'talks break down with unnamed Saudi club on £4m-a-year move' for the Ivory Coast winger
21/07/23 08:27
Nicolas Pepe faces an uncertain future at Arsenal after seeing a £4m-a-year deal to Saudi Arabia collapse.
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Arsenal 'could sell up to ELEVEN stars to fund their summer spree' with Gunners 'ready to cash in on Cedric Soares, Nuno Tavares and Albert Sambi Lokonga'... while Granit Xhaka and Kieran Tierney are also in danger of leaving
16/05/23 11:38
The board are said to be ready to back Mikel Arteta by signing Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo this summer with the Gunners prepared to splurge more than £200million.
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Albert Sambi Lokonga reveals that a phone call from Patrick Vieira convinced him to join Crystal Palace on loan - and insists the Arsenal legend 'is going to push me to be a better player'
03/02/23 09:07
Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira persuaded Albert Sambi Lokonga to leave the Gunners and join his Crystal Palace team on loan with a phone call, the midfielder revealed.
Crystal Palace bring in Albert Sambi Lokonga on loan from Arsenal on deadline day and further bolster their midfield with £10.5m signing of Naouirou Ahamada from Stuttgart... after failing in late bid for Man United's Anthony Elanga
31/01/23 21:00
Lokonga has started just two league games for Mikel Arteta's men this term, with the Arsenal boss preferring a midfield trio of Thomas Partey, Granit Xhaka and Martin Odegaard.
Crystal Palace in talks to sign out-of-favour Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga on loan... as Patrick Vieira looks to bring in reinforcements at Selhurst Park on deadline day
31/01/23 11:00
Lokonga has started just two league games for Mikel Arteta's men this term, with the Arsenal boss preferring a midfield trio of Thomas Partey, Granit Xhaka and Martin Odegaard.
Mikel Arteta confirms Thomas Partey will undergo an MRI scan on injury that forced him off in defeat by Man City, with the Arsenal boss admitting they are ready to move in the transfer market as Moises Caicedo pushes to leave Brighton
28/01/23 00:46
Partey has been a vital part of an Arsenal side that are five points clear at the top of the Premier League table, but has a history of injury issues and his latest blow could spell disaster for the Gunners.
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Arsenal reject Monaco's approach to sign Albert Sambi Lokonga on loan with Mikel Arteta unwilling to part with another midfielder after losing Mohamed Elneny to a long-term injury
25/01/23 15:31
Arsenal have rejected an approach from Monaco to sign Albert Sambi Lokonga on loan. Mikel Arteta is also interested in signing another midfielder and defender during the January window.
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Albert Sambi Lokonga admits he 'almost SNAPPED' last season after falling out of favour at Arsenal amid his 'difficult' spell... as midfielder reveals he was 'p***ed off' after being overlooked by Belgium boss Roberto Martinez
19/10/22 08:17
Lokonga joined the Emirates from Anderlecht last season in a deal worth around £18million and was tipped for big things by his former boss Vincent Kompany, comparing him to Yaya Toure.
'They've done Arteta dirty!': Arsenal fans can't believe new FIFA 23 screenshots that look NOTHING like the Gunners boss, with faces of Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu also WAY off... and Emile Smith Rowe looks like Andrey Arshavin!
27/09/22 16:50
A first glance of FIFA 23's player faces have been revealed and the Arsenal squad - plus manager Mikel Arteta - won't be too happy with how they look.
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'You think you are the f***ing only one not playing my friend?': Eddie Nketiah confronts Arsenal team-mate Albert Sambi Lokonga and tells him to 'stop feeling sorry' for himself over lack of playing time in explosive All or Nothing clip
18/08/22 08:59
Nketiah - who has also seen his minutes reduced - responded to his Gunners team-mate's complaints in a season where he started only 14 times by saying he is not the only one out the team.
Mikel Arteta warns his Arsenal players not to get 'carried away' after thumping Chelsea 4-0 in pre-season friendly... with the Gunners boss admitting 'there are still a lot of things we have to do better' before the start of the Premier League campaign
24/07/22 23:58
£45million arrival Gabriel Jesus opened the scoring in Florida before Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka and Albert Sambi Lokonga all found the net as the Gunners dominated against their London rivals.
'We look useless up front': Angry Chelsea fans call for their club to sign Cristiano Ronaldo after watching them get battered by Arsenal in Florida... while jubilant Gunners supporters insist they look 'unreal' after superb pre-season
24/07/22 09:13
Furious Chelsea fans have slammed their side on Twitter following the Blues' humiliating 4-0 pre-season defeat to Arsenal in the Florida Cup. The Gunners put down a clear marker to their top four rivals.
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Albert Sambi Lokonga 'is set to stay at Arsenal this summer despite arrival of £30m Fabio Vieira', dealing blow to new Burnley boss Vincent Kompany's hopes of taking his former Anderlecht midfielder on loan
24/06/22 09:38
Arsenal are reported to have blocked Burnley's loan bid for talented Belgian midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga because they want to ensure they fight on all fronts next season.
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Albert Sambi Lokonga leaving Arsenal is 'out of the question', insists his brother... adding he is 'not worried' with Belgian's limited minutes because countrymen Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku took time to settle in the Premier League
19/05/22 09:19
The 22-year-old joined the Gunners from Anderlecht in an £18million deal last summer after a strong couple of seasons under Vincent Kompany in Belgium.
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Arsenal star Albert Sambi Lokonga urges his side to remain united following the Gunners' loss to Southampton which made it four defeats in five matches to severely damage top four hopes
17/04/22 12:21
Sambi Lokonga remains confident Arsenal can revive their fortunes following a frustrating trip to St Mary's, which came after being beaten by Crystal Palace and Brighton.
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Ben White could start in midfield for Arsenal against Liverpool as Mikel Arteta admits the defender is an 'option' to solve his selection crisis... with Mohamed Elneny and Thomas Partey away at AFCON and Granit Xhaka out with Covid
13/01/22 16:19
Arsenal are set to meet Liverpool in the Carabao Cup with one fit midfielder in Albert Sambi Lokonga. Mikel Arteta has confirmed Ben White could be used as a makeshift midfielder in the first leg at Anfield.
Arsenal 'reject approach from Galatasaray' for Mohamed Elneny despite midfielder dropping down the pecking order... with time running out for club to strike a deal before window in Turkey closes on Wednesday
07/09/21 19:08
Elneny was ever-present under Mikel Arteta, who is said to be an admirer of the 29-year-old, last season - but speculation has mounted over a potential exit.
CHRIS SUTTON: Sorry Arsenal, you haven't got much for your £150m... NONE of the Gunners' six major signings are the finished product - but then how do you attract the best of the best when you're bottom?
31/08/21 21:31
CHRIS SUTTON: Well then, what do you make of that window, Arsenal fans? I wouldn't blame you for being pretty underwhelmed. You've ended up as the top spenders in England.
Arsenal technical director Edu's wife is seen showing the middle finger to fans after suffering abuse during defeat by Chelsea as supporters turn on their team after worst start to a season in 118 years
24/08/21 10:48
Back-to-back 2-0 defets against Brentford and Chelsea has put increasing pressure on the Brazilian. One fan shouted at Edu and his family at the Emirates on Sunday.
Ian Wright hits out at Mikel Arteta for his 'FRIGHTENING' tactics during defeat by Chelsea after 'unprepared' Arsenal struggled to stop Romelu Lukaku and Co... and Gunners legend insists only £17m new boy Albert Sambi Lokonga deserves praise
23/08/21 12:08
Ian Wright claimed Arsenal were 'not prepared' to face Chelsea as he criticised Mikel Arteta's 'frightening' tactics, following the Gunners' North West London derby defeat.
Bacary Sagna hits out at Arsenal's hierarchy for spending £128m on young players and feels his former club will 'lose the majority of the time' as they have 'lost their DNA'
22/08/21 22:30
Arsenal have over £130m this summer which is more than any other Premier League club so far during the transfer window by bringing in the likes of Ben White and Martin Odegaard.
Arsenal CONFIRM £50m transfer of England centre back Ben White from Brighton as he becomes Mikel Arteta's third signing of the summer... and takes William Saliba's No 4 shirt!
30/07/21 15:03
Arsenal agreed a £50million fee with the Seagulls to snap up the 23-year-old earlier this month after backing up his fine loan spell with Leeds with another impressive campaign for Brighton.
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Arsenal 'make inquiry for £77m Inter star Lautaro Martinez' as Mikel Arteta looks at alternatives to bolster his strikeforce after Chelsea demanded £40m for Tammy Abraham
27/07/21 23:01
The Gunners are set to sign England defender Ben White from Brighton for £50million and they have also been attempting to sign Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
Newcastle 'pushing to sign Man United defender Axel Tuanzebe with Steve Bruce urging club's hierarchy to make a breakthrough in the transfer market after being frustrated in their attempts to sign Arsenal's Joe Willock'
26/07/21 23:20
The Magpies, who finished 12th in the 2020-2021 campaign, are yet to bring in any new faces with the club still waiting on a decision from Arsenal over their approach for Joe Willock.
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Mikel Arteta's overhaul at Arsenal MUST be based around homegrown stars Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka… with both now signed up to long-term deals, they have the CLASS to drag Gunners out of the doldrums and back up the Premier League table
26/07/21 18:00
Mikel Arteta can now build for the long-term around the two outstanding young talents in his Arsenal team - playmaker Emile Smith Rowe, 20, and England's Euro 2020 star Bukayo Saka, 19.
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Granit Xhaka's move to Roma 'hits a roadblock with the Italians unable to agree a fee with Arsenal' for the midfielder as Jose Mourinho faces frustration in his Serie A rebuild
25/07/21 19:40
Xhaka has been the subject of interest from Roma throughout the transfer window but the Italian club are currently unwilling to match Arsenal's demands of a £17m fee.
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Arsenal 4-1 Millwall: Alex Lacazette, Nicolas Pepe, Folarin Balogun and Calum Chambers all on target as hosts thrash Championship side in behind-closed-doors friendly... while new boy Albert Sambi Lokonga makes first outing for Mikel Arteta's men
24/07/21 17:37
Chambers put Arsenal in front in the first half by tapping into an open goal after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had blasted against the bar with an overhead kick.
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Arsenal on brink of announcing £50m signing of Ben White with defender to undergo a medical this weekend after returning from his holiday in Mykonos following England's Euro 2020 campaign
24/07/21 17:30
With William Saliba sent out on loan again and David Luiz leaving the club during the summer after his contract expired, Arsenal moved to bolster their ranks at the centre of defence.
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'There has to be a time where we know - is it going to be yes or no?' Newcastle boss Steve Bruce urges Arsenal to give answer on Joe Willock's situation following friendly win at Doncaster
23/07/21 23:10
Willock scored a stunning eight goals in 14 Premier League appearances after joining Newcastle on loan in February and was instrumental in steering them well clear of the relegation zone.
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Arsenal's Granit Xhaka 'closing in on £17m Roma move with just final details being ironed out'... and Serie A side are hopeful the Swiss captain can 'join up with his new team-mates on their pre-season trip to Portugal next week'
22/07/21 20:16
Roma have been in pursuit of Xhaka all summer, with new boss Jose Mourinho making the Switzerland captain a priority transfer target, but they have yet to stump up the required cash.
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Arsenal's new boy Albert Sambi Lokonga is 'a natural leader', claims Anderlecht chief Peter Verbeke as he tips the £17m midfielder to shine in the Premier League and adapt quickly like Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans
22/07/21 07:11
The Gunners made their second signing of the summer after splashing out £17m on the defensive midfielder, who was captain of Anderlecht in the last campaign.
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Arsenal are preparing a £30m move for Aaron Ramsdale as Mikel Arteta makes the Sheffield United goalkeeper his top target amid doubts over No 1 Bernd Leno... but the Blades are reluctant to sell
21/07/21 12:54
Arsenal are understood to be in the market for a new stopper, amid doubts surrounding current No 1 Bernd Leno. Ramsdale joined Sheffield United last year and has three years left on his deal.
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Arsenal's Maddison mission: Gunners step up pursuit of Leicester playmaker and are willing to offer Reiss Nelson or Ainsley Maitland-Niles to help sweeten deal, with Foxes wanting in excess of £50m
20/07/21 21:30
EXCLUSIVE BY TOM COLLOMOSSE AND ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Maddison is a key target for Mikel Arteta as he seeks to add creativity to his midfield. A fringe player could sweeten the deal.
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Arsenal HAVE tabled a £34m bid to sign midfielder Manuel Locatelli, claims Sassuolo star's agent... as the Italy international weighs up his next move amid strong interest from Juventus
20/07/21 09:06
The north Londoners face stern competition for Locatelli's signature, with Italian giants Juventus reportedly holding talks with their Serie A rivals over a move for the Azzurri star.
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Mikel Arteta and Edu want to improve the spine of Arsenal's fragile team as part of a squad shake-up, with several more new arrivals set to follow Albert Sambi Lokonga and Nuno Tavares... so, is this how the Gunners could line up next season?
19/07/21 17:00
So with multiple squad players' future uncertain and the Gunners targeting replacements in their bid to get back into Europe next season, what could their starting XI look like?
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Arsenal seal £18m move for Albert Sambi Lokonga before jetting out to Florida for US camp as club confirm Anderlecht star will wear No 23 shirt
19/07/21 14:15
The Brussels-born star of Congolese descent is now confirmed as a Gunners player after his switch from Belgian side Anderlecht was confirmed on Monday. Lokonga, 21, will wear the No 23 at the club
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Atletico Madrid 'identify Arsenal target Max Aarons as No 1 priority to replace Kieran Trippier if he joins Manchester United' in blow to Mikel Arteta's plans for new-look squad
18/07/21 08:05
Aarons, 21, is highly rated after earning his second promotion with the Canaries last season, with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta previously thought to be keen on making a move.
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Arsenal hope to seal £18m move for Albert Sambi Lokonga before jetting out to Florida for US camp as Mikel Arteta's side step up pre-season preparations after Scotland trip
17/07/21 21:30
Arsenal ended a two-match camp in Scotland with a 2-2 draw at Rangers on Saturday as £8m left-back Nuno Tavares, signed from Benfica, marked his debut with a goal.
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Arsenal plan Ben White medical for July 26 when England centre-back returns from his summer holiday after club agreed a £50m deal with Brighton
17/07/21 13:45
Arsenal expect centre-back the 23-year-old Brighton defender to have a medical around July 26 when he returns from holiday. White is late to pre-season after his Euro 2020 duty with England.
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Arsenal 'in talks over Ruben Neves transfer' with Wolves midfielder's agent Jorge Mendes in contact with Edu to try and push through move... but £35m asking price could be stumbling block
14/07/21 07:14
Portugal international Neves, 24, has two years remaining on his Wolves contract but the Molineux club are prepared to sell in order to raise funds for other targets this summer.
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Chelsea and Man City are in the hunt for a striker, Man United are chasing a partner for Harry Maguire while Liverpool still need to replace Georginio Wijnaldum... how the Premier League's big teams are shaping up ahead of the new season
13/07/21 20:00
Manchester City finished last season 12 points clear at the top but Pep Guardiola will know the teams around them will be doing everything they can to narrow the gap.
Arsenal 'make contact with PSG over German defender Thilo Kehrer' as Mikel Arteta seeks to bolster defensive options amid doubts over pursuit of Brighton's Ben White
13/07/21 16:52
The 24-year-old has been at the French side since 2018 after joining from German side Schalke for €£33m. But the Germany international has endured a frustrating stint in Paris.
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Newcastle 'suffer major blow in pursuit of Joe Willock, with Arsenal set to keep academy product this season'... and Mikel Arteta is planning to give the midfielder pre-season to prove himself starting against Hibernian TONIGHT
13/07/21 09:45
The England U21 midfielder had a hugely successful loan spell at St James' Park during the second half of the 2020-21 season, scoring in the final seven matches of the campaign.
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Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal set to secure signing of Albert Sambi Lokonga while Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann is linked with return to Atletico Madrid in potential swap deal with Saul Niguez
12/07/21 08:00
Follow Sportsmail's live transfer blog as we take you through the latest updates, negotiations, rumours and done deals with the summer transfer window in full flow.
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Arsenal 'seal deal for Anderlecht midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga' as Gunners complete paperwork on 'five-year contract with 21-year-old joining for £15m plus add-ons'
10/07/21 21:31
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano , the paperwork has been completed for a deal that will see Lokonga sign a contract with the Gunners that will run until the summer of 2026.
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Arsenal announce their first signing of the summer by sealing £7m deal for Nuno Tavares from Benfica... with Portuguese left back brought in as cover for Kieran Tierney
10/07/21 09:45
The deal, which will see the Gunners pay an additional £1.5million in add-ons, is Mikel Arteta's first signing of the summer as Arsenal face a first season without European football in 25 years.
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Arsenal 'to launch surprise bid for Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after Euro 2020' - with club's first offer for £40m-rated England man 'set to be below his price-tag' despite Bernd Leno's future being unclear
02/07/21 05:33
Ramsdale has emerged as a surprise target for Arsenal and he is currently away with England, having been called up as the third-choice option after Dean Henderson picked up an injury.
Nuno Tavares set for Arsenal medical ahead of sealing £6.8m move from Benfica... with young Portuguese left back to become Mikel Arteta's first signing of the summer
30/06/21 17:31
The 21-year old left back will become Mikel Arteta's first signing of what promises to be a busy summer for Arsenal who will pay a further £1.5m in add ons for the Portugal U21 international.
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Arsenal close in on wrapping up TWO deals after entering talks with Benfica over left back Nuno Tavares and making improved £18m offer for Anderlecht's Albert Sambi Lokonga after first £13.5m bid was rejected
29/06/21 06:17
SIMON JONES: Tavares is seen as cover for Kieran Tierney but Benfica value him at closer to £15m. His first-team breakthrough came in 2019, and he made 14 league appearances last year.
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Newcastle are in a battle with French champions Lille to sign out-of-favour Arsenal defender William Saliba, as the 20-year-old has been told to go and play 'another season of regular football'
28/06/21 15:39
Newcastle and French champions Lille both want Arsenal centre back William Saliba, as the 20-year-old struggles to work his way in to the team, amid Arsenal's interest in Ben White
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Arsenal confirm left-back Kieran Tierney has signed a new five-year contract at the club... with Scotland left-back agreeing terms on deal worth in excess of £100,000 per week in north London
25/06/21 15:26
Sportsmail reported last week that the two parties were in advanced talks about fresh terms involving a five-year deal worth more than £100,000 per week for the 24-year-old Scotland international.
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Arsenal target Alberto Sambi Lokonga is a box-to-box midfielder who Vincent Kompany believes is destined for bigger and better things... and the Anderlecht youngster comes recommended by Thierry Henry!
20/06/21 19:00
His performances saw him earn a call-up to Belgium's senior squad in March and Arsenal legend Henry, who works as assistant to coach Roberto Martinez, has been impressed by him.
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