Albert Sambi Lokonga backed to be Arsenal hit by former teammate with Granit Xhaka facing lengthy spell on sidelines

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Albert Sambi Lokonga has been tipped to be a hit at Arsenal by former Anderlecht teammate Josh Cullen.

Lokonga joined the Gunners on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee, thought to be in the region of £17m, in the summer and has looked promising in his early outings for Mikel Arteta’s side.

Lokonga has been backed to have a bright future at Arsenal

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Lokonga has been backed to have a bright future at Arsenal

But with Granit Xhaka now ruled out for the next three months with a medial ligament injury sustained against Tottenham, the Belgium international has a real opportunity to force his way into Arsenal’s starting line-up and become a real mainstay in midfield.

Lokonga played alongside former West Ham man Cullen at Anderlecht last season, helping Vincent Kompany’s team secure a third place finish in the Belgium top flight.

Xhaka looks set for an extended spell on the sidelines

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Xhaka looks set for an extended spell on the sidelines

As such, Cullen knows only too well about the 21-year-old’s talent and believes Lokonga will really excite Arsenal fans during his time at the club.

Speaking exclusively to talkSPORT, Cullen said: “Sambi is a top player and I think people have seen from his first few months at Arsenal what a player he is first and foremost, but there’s so much room for improvement as well.

“He’s still only 21 I think, so there’s plenty of time for him to improve and I’m sure he will. But at the same time, I know from playing with him last year that he’s got the ability to play in the Premier League.

Cullen played with Lokonga at Anderlecht

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Cullen played with Lokonga at Anderlecht

“It always makes it easier to form a partnership when you’re playing alongside and around good players and Sambi is definitely one of them. 

“He’s definitely one of the best midfielders I’ve played with in my career and I suppose the proof is in the pudding when a club like Arsenal come in and pay the money they did for him.

“He’s still got a lot of room to improve with his age and I’m sure he will do. He’ll no doubt be a success for Arsenal and I’m sure Arsenal fans will enjoy watching him over the period and seasons to come.”

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