You know the saying 'those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it?' Well, someone had best tell Mikel Arteta.
In a bid to trim his squad for the new season, the Arsenal manager is apparently willing to wave goodbye to promising young midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga. The 22-year-old midfielder was only signed from Belgian giants Anderlecht last summer after a glowing assessment from Vincent Kompany - who labelled him "the next Yaya Toure."
But the second coming of the Manchester City legend - who the Gunners shelled out £15million on - could be about to showcase his potential elsewhere, specifically AC Milan. After a difficult first season in north London, multiple reports from Italy state that the Rossoneri have opened talks with Emirates chiefs in the hope of signing Lokonga before the close of the transfer window
