Arsenal are reportedly making progress in their efforts to sign Albert Sambi Lokonga after agreeing personal terms with the Anderlecht man.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is in the market for a new midfielder after Martin Odegaard and Dani Ceballos's returns to Real Madrid, while Granit Xhaka has hinted that a move to Roma is imminent.
Arsenal have since been heavily linked with a move for Anderlecht starlet Lokonga, and they are believed to have had an opening bid of £13.5m rejected by the Belgian outfit.
Now, journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that Arsenal have already agreed personal terms with Lokonga, who is keen to secure a move to the Emirates Stadium this summer.
Romano adds that Arsenal have come back with an upfront fee of €17.5m (£15m) for the 21-year-old, and Anderlecht could pocket a total of €22m (£18.9m) with potential add-ons.
Lokonga would therefore leave Anderlecht having scored three goals and assisted seven more in 78 appearances, and he made the bench for Belgium's friendly draw with Greece earlier this month.
Ben Knapton
