Brighton ‘shift their focus to Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga after a £26 million deal for Carlos Baleba falls through’ – as the Premier League’s early pacesetters hunt for a replacement for £115 million. Caicedo, Moises
Brighton have reportedly turned their attention to acquiring Albert Sambi Lokonga after talks with Lille’s Carlos Baleba stalled.
On Monday, Roberto De Zerbi’s team, who have had a near-perfect start to the new season, were close to seal a £25.6million move for the 19-year-old midfielder.
However, they have suddenly reversed their stance on the undesired Arsenal midfielder in order to reinvest the £150 million obtained from the departures of Alexis MacAllister and Moises Caicedo.
According to talkSPORT, the Seagulls are interested in bringing the 23-year-old Belgian to the Amex on loan at first.
Lokonga, who joined Arsenal in 2021 for £15 million, made just nine league games on loan at Crystal Palace last season and is not in Gunners manager Mikel Arteta’s plans.
Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga has emerged as a target for Brighton this summer
Brighton turn their attention to Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga after £26m deal for Carlos Baleba stalls.
Brighton’s search for a new midfielder has shifted focus to Arsenal’s Albert Sambi Lokonga following a stumbling block in the deal for Lille’s Carlos Baleba.
This move comes after Brighton’s need to replace the £115m sales of key players, including Moises Caicedo.
Brighton’s search for a midfielder
After enjoying a near-perfect start to the new Premier League campaign, Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton side appeared set to secure Lille’s 19-year-old Carlos Baleba for £25.6m.
However, negotiations have seemingly stalled, leading Brighton to reconsider their options.
