AC Milan have set their sights on signing Albert Sambi Lokonga of Arsenal and he is reportedly the new leading name in the hunt for a midfielder.
According to TMW, Milan are in contact with the player’s entourage to try and sign him immediately. It would be another Belgium international added to the ranks after the signing of Charles De Ketelaere from Club Brugge, Divock Origi on a free transfer and to join Alexis Saelemaekers.
It is not the first time that Milan have been mentioned as a potential destination for Lokonga as he was repeatedly mentioned as being a target during his time with Anderlecht, before his move €20.3m move to Arsenal in summer 2021 (via Wiki).
Calciomercato.com linked Milan with a move for him in April, noting that he is a great friend of Alexis Saelemaekers and adding how Lokongo has been scouted by the Rossoneri during his growth with the Belgian club, having made 33 Belgian First Division A appearances in the 2020-21 season, scoring three goals.
