Tag: Albert Sambi Lokonga

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Albert Sambi Lokonga of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion at Selhurst Park on February 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

3 players Arsenal could sell to fund summer business

Arsenal could look to sell three of their senior players to fund their incoming business this summer according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Albert Sambi Lokonga of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion at Selhurst Park on February 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

Patrick Vieira gives his Sambi Lokonga verdict

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has praised Albert Sambi Lokonga's first start for the team, saying he was happy with the midfielder's performance against Brentford.
Albert Sambi Lokonga Anderlecht

Albert Sambi Lokonga presented to crowd before Belgian Classico

Albert Sambi Lokonga was back at Anderlecht on Sunday where he 'kicked-off' the Belgian Classico against Standard Liege as he was presented to the home fans.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Albert Sambi Lokonga of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion at Selhurst Park on February 11, 2023. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

Arsenal loan duo impress against Brentford and Chelsea

Albert Sambi Lokonga and Ainsley Maitland-Niles impressed after earning starts for Crystal Palace and Southampton on Saturday.
Manchester United's Austrian midfielder Marcel Sabitzer (L) challenges Crystal Palace's Belgian midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga (R) during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England, on February 4, 2023. (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)

5 Arsenal loanees make 1st squad appearances

Many of Arsenal's January loanees appeared in their first matchday squad for their new side on Saturday, with a couple of them making debuts.
Patrick Vieira with Albert Sambi Lokonga

“I spoke with Edu, not with Mikel” Vieira on Lokonga deal

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has revealed that he had a conversation with Arsenal sporting director Edu before swooping to make Albert Sambi Lokonga a loan signing for the Eagles.
Patrick Vieira and Albert Sambi Lokonga speak in training (Photo via CPFC.co.uk)

Partick Vieira convinced Lokonga to make deadline-day exit

Albert Sambi Lokonga says Patrick Vieira convinced him to leave league leaders Arsenal, putting his doubts at rest in a phone call.
Patrick Vieira with Albert Sambi Lokonga

‘Excited’ Albert Sambi Lokonga joins Crystal Palace on loan

Albert Sambi Lokonga has completed a loan move to Crystal Palace where Arsenal will no doubt be hoping regular football will get him back on track.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JULY 23: Albert Sambi Lokonga of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their side's fourth goal during the Florida Cup match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Camping World Stadium on July 23, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Arsenal close to finalising Lokonga move to Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace are closing in on a loan deal for Albert Sambi Lokonga following Arsenal's agreement to sign Jorginho, according to reports.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JULY 23: Albert Sambi Lokonga of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their side's fourth goal during the Florida Cup match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Camping World Stadium on July 23, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Arsenal reject €8m offer for midfielder

According to Foot Mercato, Monaco has made an €8m offer to acquire midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga from Arsenal, but it has been rejected.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Albert Sambi Lokonga of Arsenal is challenged by Tyrick Mitchell of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on August 05, 2022. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Arsenal reject AS Monaco offer for 23yo midfielder

Arsenal have rejected an offer from AS Monaco to take Albert Sambi Lokonga on loan, according to a report.
Mikel Arteta and the squad in training (Photo via Arsenal.com)

8 Arsenal players return to training, 6 still out

A number of Arsenal's first-team players returned to training on Monday, and four youth players joined their first session back.
Cedric Soares playing for Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

4 more Arsenal players miss out on World Cup squads

Despite the good news about the Arsenal England call-ups for the World Cup, the rest of the squad announcements on Thursday weren't so positive.
ROME, ITALY - OCTOBER 27: Sergej Milinkovic-Savic of SS Lazio acknowledges the fans following the UEFA Europa League group F match between SS Lazio and FC Midtjylland at Stadio Olimpico on October 27, 2022 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

€60m + Lokonga for Milinkovic-Savic

A completely bonkers report claims that there will be an 'upcoming offer' of €60m plus Albert Sambi Lokonga from Arsenal for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JULY 23: Albert Sambi Lokonga of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their side's fourth goal during the Florida Cup match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Camping World Stadium on July 23, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Juventus keen to swap 24yo midfielder for Arsenal 22yo

Juventus apparently want to give Arsenal Weston McKennie in order to sign Albert Sambi Lokonga.
Belgium s Albert Sambi Lokonga pictured during a press moment of Belgian national soccer team Red Devils to prepare three qualification games for the 2022 World Cup, Monday 30 August 2021 in Tubize. Copyright VIRGINIE LEFOUR

“I was disgusted”: Arsenal 22yo speaks out on treatment from international manager

Albert Sambi Lokonga has admitted he's been unhappy with his Belgium national team involvement, particularly the March international break this year.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Albert Sambi Lokonga of Arsenal is challenged by Tyrick Mitchell of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on August 05, 2022. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

AS Roma contact Arsenal over move for midfielder

AS Roma have made contact with Arsenal over Albert Sambi Lokonga following an injury to Georginio Wijnaldum, according to a report.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Albert Sambi Lokonga of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the Florida Cup match against Chelsea at Camping World Stadium on July 23, 2022. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Belgian journalist confirms the truth of Lokonga-Milan reports

Reports linking Albert Sambi Lokonga with a move to AC Milan were quickly shut down on Wednesday afternoon, with the player keen to stay at Arsenal.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Kai Havertz of Chelsea challenges William Saliba of Arsenal during the Florida Cup match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Camping World Stadium on July 23, 2022. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

“I didn’t know he was so good”: Lokonga praises new Arsenal teammate

Albert Sambi Lokonga has admitted he was surprised by just how good William Saliba is, and that Arsenal let him leave on loan last year.
Albert Sambi Lokonga and Eddie Nketiah celebrate a goal in pre-season (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Nketiah & Lokonga star in Arsenal’s pre-season opener

Arsenal played their first friendly of pre-season against Ipswich Town on Saturday, thrashing the League One side 5-1.
Arsenal's Belgian midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga looks on during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on April 16, 2022. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal midfielder makes decision on summer transfer

Albert Sambi Lokonga isn't planning to leave Arsenal this summer, regardless of any offers they might receive.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Albert Sambi Lokonga of Arsenal is challenged by Adam Lallana of Brighton & Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on April 09, 2022. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Arsenal player’s brother insists he won’t leave this summer

Albert Sambi Lokonga isn't worried about his gametime this season and leaving Arsenal is out of the question, according to his brother.
Arsenal's Belgian midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga looks on during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on April 16, 2022. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Sambi Lokonga: Arsenal supporters need to stay with us

Albert Sambi Lokonga thanked Arsenal fans for supporting the team despite watching their side crash to their third defeat in a row and has called on them to 'stay' with Mikel Arteta's men.
Albert Sambi Lokonga via Arsenal

Opportunity knocks for 2 Arsenal men

So, the last time we spoke, some idiot was saying something about not casting envious eyes in the direction of the Crystal Palace bench and our former captain, Patrick Vieira.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND: Kieran Tierney of Scotland celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the international friendly match between Scotland and Poland at Hampden Park on March 24, 2022. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

5 goals, 4 assists, 2 debuts: Arsenal’s March international results

With the international break now coming to an end, let's take a look at all of Arsenal's call-ups and results for March.
London, England, 22nd September 2021. Albert Sambi Lokonga of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture credit should read: David Klein / Sportimage SPI-1207-0050

2 new Covid cases in Arsenal playing camp could have big implications

Arsenal got their first new Covid-19 case in the playing camp for a while this weekend, as fixtures are called off all around the Premier League.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal celebrates with teammates Ben White and Granit Xhaka after scoring their side's third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium on December 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Lacazette names 4 Arsenal players who could be captain

With Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang stripped of the Arsenal captaincy, Alexandre Lacazette has been talking about some of the players who could take over.
SERRAVALLE, SAN MARINO: Bukayo Saka of England scores their team's tenth goal during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between San Marino and England at San Marino Stadium on November 15, 2021. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini / Getty Images)

4 Goals, horrendous tackle & more: Arsenal’s international results

Arsenal have had 20 players called up for senior internationals over the upcoming break, let's take a look at the call-ups and their fixtures.
Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur - Takehiro Tomiyasu of Arsenal - Photo: Charlotte Wilson / Offside. September 2021

5 more Arsenal players called up for international duty

Young Arsenal players Daniel Ballard, Karl Hein, and Albert Sambi Lokonga have all been called up by their countries for the November break.
London, England, 22nd September 2021. Albert Sambi Lokonga of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture credit should read: David Klein / Sportimage SPI-1207-0050

Sambi Lokonga admits hunger to fix mistake as soon as possible

Albert Sambi Lokonga is hoping for the chance to put right his mistake against Crystal Palace, when Arsenal host Aston Villa on Friday.
London, England, 22nd September 2021. Albert Sambi Lokonga of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture credit should read: David Klein / Sportimage SPI-1207-0050

Albert Sambi Lokonga reveals how Mikel Arteta and Edu convinced him to sign

Albert Sambi Lokonga has given an interview in which he talks signing for 'legendary club' Arsenal and the love he already feels from the fans.
Takehiro Tomiyasu A at the EPL match Arsenal v Norwich City, at the Emirates Stadium, London, UK on 11th September, 2021.

Arteta explains Tomiyasu and Sambi fitness problems

After Arsenal's win against Norwich, Mikel Arteta explained why he took Takehiro Tomiyasu off and what Albert Sambi Lokonga's problem was during the international break.
Belgium s Albert Sambi Lokonga pictured during a press moment of Belgian national soccer team Red Devils to prepare three qualification games for the 2022 World Cup, Monday 30 August 2021 in Tubize. Copyright VIRGINIE LEFOUR

Albert Sambi Lokonga Arsenal boost ahead of Norwich

Albert Sambi Lokonga did not make the Belgium squad for two of their three matches during this interlull because a 'discomfort' in training but he looks to have recovered in time to face Norwich.
Thomas Partey modelling the new Arsenal third kit for 2021/22 (Photo via Arsenal.com)

5 return as Elneny is ruled out for Norwich game

Arsenal have delivered their latest team news update ahead of their game against Norwich this weekend.
September 2, 2021: Karol Mets (R) of Estonia and Albert Sambi Lokonga (L) of Belgium are seen in action during the FIFA World Cup Qualifier game between Belgium and Estonia. Copyright: Hendrik Osula

I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time: Albert Sambi Lokonga

Albert Sambi Lokonga made his senior international debut for Belgium on Thursday, revealing his pride at the landmark moment afterwards.
Albert Sambi Lokonga in training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Albert Sambi Lokonga receives Belgium call-up

Albert Sambi Lokonga has been called up by the Belgium national team for the upcoming international break, after positive displays with Arsenal.
Albert Sambi Lokonga via Arsenal

Albert Sambi Lokonga ‘a little bit sad’ after Chelsea game

Albert Sambi Lokonga continued to impress in pre-season, coming on against Chelsea on Sunday in a game Andre Marriner made sure the Gunners lost, and afterwards, he spoke to Arsenal media.
Albert Sambi Lokonga in a pre-season friendly with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal on Twitter)

Albert Sambi Lokonga names Arsenal player he’s most excited about playing with

Albert Sambi Lokonga has been speaking about his new teammates, including the player he's most excited about playing with.
Albert Sambi Lokonga in a pre-season friendly with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal on Twitter)

Sambi Lokonga hints he wanted a different shirt number

Albert Sambi Lokonga has hinted that he really wanted a different shirt number at Arsenal, following his first friendly appearance for the club.
Albert Sambi Lokonga in training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

“Quality baller”: Yannick Bolasie endorses Albert Sambi Lokonga

Yannick Bolasie has given his endorsement to former teammate and new Arsenal signing Albert Sambi Lokonga after the latter's move to England.