Arsenal have taken up the option to extend Albert Sambi Lokonga’s contract by a year. That should enable them to sell him this summer for a reasonable fee. Sevilla had an option to make last season’s loan permanent but have not taken it up. Lokonga’s preference would be to remain in Spain.

Arsenal are prepared to join Manchester United and several other Premier League clubs in the competitive race to sign one of the division’s top scorers.

Florian Wirtz looks set to smash the Premier League’s transfer record should he move to Anfield. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.