Never watched him play so I don't have an opinion on him.
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✍️ OFFICIAL Sambi Lokonga
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Finesse
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The Sambi interest is a very astute move. You either go for them before they burst into the scene and pay 15-20 or wait for Dortmund and the rest to take the leap of faith and you pay 60-70 in a few years.
In the very simplistic terms, he is everything we hoped to get from Joe Willock when he burst into the scene. He has the character ( already captaining the side less than 2 years into his breakthrough into the team ) , DM from the start who can play progressively and occupy the space in front of the opponents half. His biggest attributes are forward passing , ball control and the ability to carry the ball/ drive into space and initiate the goal scoring chances.
Do we need this ? Of course. It is what we have hoped to see from Ceballos , Xhaka and Elnenny when they partnered Partey severally this season. The ability to drive into space in front of them and attack the final third , instead of the safe , squared passes out wide to the fullbacks and wingers. Something we saw Willock do but with very limited end product. Arteta used Willock a lot before for this very reason especially when he wanted to change games and I can see why we are after this kid.
Considering Xhaka is leaving I am guessing we are worried about Bissouma coming in and joining Partey and Elnenny for the AFCON. This leaves us absolutely depleted in midfield. Sambi is Belgian and this maybe the sway with the Bissouma option. ( add the price and wage to it) . Overall we need 2 CM to come in this summer.
In the very simplistic terms, he is everything we hoped to get from Joe Willock when he burst into the scene. He has the character ( already captaining the side less than 2 years into his breakthrough into the team ) , DM from the start who can play progressively and occupy the space in front of the opponents half. His biggest attributes are forward passing , ball control and the ability to carry the ball/ drive into space and initiate the goal scoring chances.
Do we need this ? Of course. It is what we have hoped to see from Ceballos , Xhaka and Elnenny when they partnered Partey severally this season. The ability to drive into space in front of them and attack the final third , instead of the safe , squared passes out wide to the fullbacks and wingers. Something we saw Willock do but with very limited end product. Arteta used Willock a lot before for this very reason especially when he wanted to change games and I can see why we are after this kid.
Considering Xhaka is leaving I am guessing we are worried about Bissouma coming in and joining Partey and Elnenny for the AFCON. This leaves us absolutely depleted in midfield. Sambi is Belgian and this maybe the sway with the Bissouma option. ( add the price and wage to it) . Overall we need 2 CM to come in this summer.
TimoJens
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You should update your payment details, dude.
ClubLevel
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Would this guy count as Under 21 for the squad?
Country: Norway
He looks a bit languid and slender. Reminds me a bit of Diaby early doors. Will probably bulk up a bit in the next few years.
HairSprayGooners
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Rules on U21 players
Under-21 players are eligible over and above the limit of 25 players per squad. For the 2020/21 campaign Under-21 players will have been born on or after 1 January 1999.Thats from last season. So Lakonga would've needed to be born on or after Jan 1st 2000, so sadly he won't count towards the U21's.
HairSprayGooners
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Sky reporting we're in advanced talks, no surprise, they're slow. But I think it gets done for £15M no problems. Moving quick, I like this.
UpTheGunnerz
Vrei sa pleci dar una una iei
Player:Elneny
Assna making moves in da maarket, other clubs in the mud
gunner4lyfe
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Willing to bet it's just rumours and it will take another 3 weeks. Arsenal are always so slow. Xhaka should have been out on Friday based on all reports. The deal has be 'steps away' for almost 2 weeks. Lol
MD3 Gunner
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Is this guy good ? Looks pretty basic
HairSprayGooners
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Not really our fault RE Xhaka if Roma are lowballing.
MD3 Gunner
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It’s odd that he’s a good dribbler apparently. Can’t find him dribbling much on his comp video on YouTube
gunner4lyfe
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True. But steps away made it seem like a bid would be accepted and everything done and dusted in a day or two.
MD3 Gunner
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As long as he’s a backup for someone like say Bissouma, I’m absolutely fine but I fear he’s the only CM
HairSprayGooners
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Not a chance in hell. Its already been stated he's Partey's back up, he's pretty much like Bissouma.
MD3 Gunner
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18m is worth the gamble imo.
HairSprayGooners
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Absolutely, probably gets done for £15M which is great, little to no risk. Comes in and is third choice behind Partey and the main CM signing. Then can come in for Partey when AFCON is on, win win, proactive move from the club.
Country: Sweden
Lol exactly
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