Arsenal play Liverpool in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday (February 4). The two sides met in the third round of the FA Cup last month, with Manchester United winning 2-0.
The league match at Anfield ended 1-1. Furthermore, the Gunners will have some free time next summer. Elsewhere, on-loan midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga wants to stay in north London. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the best Arsenal transfer news for February 4, 2024.
Arsenal have had a hot summerJournalist Dean Jones believes Arsenal are well placed to land their targets this summer. Despite clear demand for a new number 9, the Gunners have refused to spend money in January. Arteta strengthened his discipline at the end of the season and competed for the title, beating Liverpool and Manchester City.
Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Jones revealed that the north London outfit could sign a striker and a midfielder this summer. “The good thing for Arsenal fans is that they are in a very strong position until the summer because they haven’t panicked and done any business. They can actually take the necessary steps.” It is essential. So you want a striker, you want another central midfielder, you want depth in that team. “It’s coming,” Jones said. Brentford forward Ivan Toni and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen are Arteta’s targets this year.
Sambi Lokonga’s future remains uncertain. Albert Sambi Lokonga has expressed his desire to continue his partnership with Arsenal. The Belgian midfielder has been on loan at Luton Town and has made an appearance recently. Sambi Loconga has started the last six Premier League games, including Saturday’s 4-4 draw with Newcastle United.
The 24-year-old’s recent form has sparked talk of a return to Arteta’s side at the end of the season. However, speaking to DH, Sambi Lokonga said he remains focused on Kenilworth Road and will speak to the Gunners in the future. summer. “I think it’s still too early to say. I haven’t had any contact with Mikel Arteta yet. I am focused on Luton. We will talk to Arsenal at the end of the season. But everything will happen gradually. “I still consider myself an Arsenal player and I’m highly regarded by the fans and staff,” said Sambi Lokonga. He continued: “I think I have a future at Arsenal but it depends on my performance here.” “I’ve always said that if I sign for the Gunners, I want to make my mark there.”
The Belgian said he has no regrets about joining the north London side. “I would sign for Arsenal (if given a second chance).” I learned a lot there. He could have gone out on loan at the end of his first year as he didn’t play much, but he will never regret his move to Arsenal. “This is a club close to my heart.
I hope Arsenal win this season. For my friends and staff,” said Sambi Lokonga. The 24-year-old could replace Thomas Partey, who is set to leave this summer. Declan Rice says he has struggled to adapt quickly to life at the Emirates since arriving in the summer. The England midfielder joined Arsenal from West Ham United for £105m and has made a successful start. Rice appeared in 31 league games under Arteta, scoring three goals and providing as many assists.
Rice told the club’s website that there is still a long way to go with the Gunners. “I think it was a very good thing, a very positive thing. A lot has changed with a different culture, a different style of play and new teammates, but I tried to adapt as quickly as possible.
“We’ve done well so far, but there’s still a long way to go. “I’m only six months into my Arsenal career so I still have a lot of work to do but I think it’s a positive start,” Rice said. He continued: “We are a young team and a group of young players who want to learn and win. Off the field, we travel the country and spend a lot of time together. “I love being around them because we’re a great group.” The north London outfit faced stiff competition from Manchester City last summer.
