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Burnley 'are leading the race to sign Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga on loan' as Vincent Kompany looks to reunite with his former Anderlecht star

Burnley are leading the race to sign Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga on loan.

As reported by The Evening Standard, Burnley manager Vincent Kompany is eager to reunite with Lokonga, who he managed at Anderlecht.

Lokonga had a loan spell at Crystal Palace in the second half of last season and played nine times but fell out of favour after Roy Hodgson returned as manager.

Arsenal are open to loaning Lokonga out again but there is also a possibility that he could depart permanently.

Lokonga joined Arsenal from Anderlecht in 2021 and has made 39 appearances for the Gunners.