The Belgian has been a fringe player for the Gunners and he was loaned out to Luton Town in the last season.

He had a good productive spell with the Hatters and the club have now decided to cut their losses on him.

Lokonga was signed for £18m from Anderlecht, but the hierarchy are willing to accept a £5m loss for his sale.

Sevilla are currently front-runners to land the talented midfielder, but they are only eyeing an initial loan move.

Arsenal are prepared to accept the demands of the Spanish outfit, provided they include an obligation to buy him.

Sevilla, on the other hand, prefer an option to sign him. It remains to be seen whether Arsenal change their stance.

The Gunners want to get Sambi Lokonga off their wage bill and could wait for proposals from other interested sides.

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