Arsenal flop Albert Sambi Lokonga closes in on Burnley move but transfer could be hampered by little-known rule

ARSENAL are trying to sell midfielder Albert Lokonga to Premier League new-boys Burnley.

Lokonga played under Vincent Kompany at Anderlecht but the Turf Moor boss is finding it hard to complete the deal.

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The Belgian, 23, had an unhappy loan spell at Crystal Palace and wants to be sure about his next move.

Burnley would buy Lokonga and the Gunners would sell but a loan may be the eventual solution.

Kompany also hopes Pep Guardiola will help him out with a deal for James Trafford.

Burnley want a permanent move for the England Under-21 keeper, allowing Kompany to loan another Manchester City player.

However, new Leicester chief Enzo Maresca is also interested in loaning Trafford from his old club.

Clarets have also bid for Antwerp’s French keeper Jean Butez and will let Bailey Peacock-Farrell go out on loan again after he helped Sheffield Wednesday to League One promotion last term.

Hull City and Swansea are both keen.

Burnley won the Championship last season to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

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They were later joined by Sheffield United and play-off winners Luton.

Burnley’s first game of the campaign comes at home to Kompany’s former side Man City at Turf Moor on Friday, August 11.

They then travel to Luton, before hosting Aston Villa and Tottenham prior to the first international break.

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