Albert Sambi Lokonga looks set to take an unusual shirt number when joining Arsenal from Anderlecht this summer as Mikel Arteta eyes a midfield overhaul at the Emirates. The 21-year-old has made 69 senior appearances for the club since his debut at the age of 18 back in 2017, and has also played for three different Belgium youth sides. During his time at his current club, Lokonga was worn a memorable shirt number, and could pick it up again in north London following his period of quarantine and successful medical tests. Having opted to wear 48 in the past, the £15million agreement with Anderlecht could be followed by the unusual print for the club shop, with only two players previously...
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