Kevin Campbell thinks that Arsenal should recruit Renato Sanches from Lille, claiming that the Lille midfielder would be an improvement over current Arsenal signing Albert Sambi Lokonga.

Arsenal has been on the lookout for a new midfielder, and it is possible that the hunt will continue despite the entrance and subsequent rise of Albert Sambi Lokonga in the squad. In the absence of Granit Xhaka due to injury, the Belgian has made the most of his opportunities, establishing himself as the team’s first-choice alongside Thomas Partey in recent weeks.

While Ainsley Maitland-Niles long-term future remains unknown, the club is expected to recruit another midfielder regardless of what happens to the academy graduate in the next months or years. They could choose an experienced player who meets the standards of their particular profile. Renato Sanches is a player that has been connected with Arsenal, despite the fact that they are up against the stiff competition in their pursuit of him.

Renato Sanches attracting a lot of interest

A number of teams are interested in signing Sanches in January, and he is widely expected to make his way to the Premier League in the coming months. Liverpool and other clubs are interested in signing the 24-year-old Portuguese midfielder, whose contract with Lille expires in the summer of 2023. Lille may be obliged to sell the player if his contract is not renewed.

Arsenal might use this as a chance to go forward with their intentions and sign Sanches during the January transfer window. It would be intriguing to see what kind of price Lille will seek for the Portugal international.

The former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell feels Sanches would be an excellent addition to Mikel Arteta’s squad and is certain that his abilities would help the Gunners improve their midfield. His assessment of the 24-year-old Portuguese international, which was published by Football Insider, was that the player would be an excellent fit in the Premier League.

What did Kevin Campbell actually say?

“I believe he would be a really nice addition if they can get him in,” Campbell said. “His injuries have hampered him, but he is still a young man. He is a force in the middle of the field — he can pick up the ball, run with it, shoot with it, and create opportunities. Having that kind of strength in the middle of the field may make a significant impact. No offence to Arteta, but he played against Liverpool and, for example, Sambi Lokonga was brought off by Arteta in order to save his life.”

He was being robbed time and time again in the middle of the field. Perhaps there is a need for a little more experience in the group, and Sanches would contribute that. Arsenal still has a great chance to win the Premier League since they are now fifth in the standings. They will be working hard to strengthen their position at the top of the pitch and to strive for one of the top four positions,” he said.

Arsenal might be interested in signing Sanches if the right situation occurs, and the midfielder definitely seems to be someone the Gunners would be interested in. But if Lille remains certain in their plan to sell the 24-year-old in the next transfer window, several more teams are anticipated to join the race to sign him.