Arsenal to let defender leave before deadline in surprise move: report

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on January 03, 2023 in London, England.
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Arsenal are set to let a third player leave the club on loan on deadline day – in a surprising move, considering it seemed dead in the water.

The Gunners have sanctioned a move for Albert Sambi Lokonga to depart the club on loan to Crystal Palace, despite an injury to Mohamed Elneny. Jorginho was brought in as cover for £12 million, leaving the Belgian lacking in potential opportunities. 

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Mark White
Content Editor

Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.