Arsenal news LIVE: Saka misses out on Kopa trophy, Lokonga ‘nearly snapped’ under Arteta, Gunners ‘target’ Locatelli

ARSENAL talisman Bukayo Saka missed out on this year’s Kopa Trophy at the Ballon d’Or awards ceremony in Paris.

The talented youngster came in 8th place while Barcelona wonderkid Gavi took the prize home.

Meanwhile, Albert Sambi Lokonga has revealed that he ‘nearly snapped’ under Mikel Arteta due to his lack of playing time last season.

Lokonga, 22, said: “Honestly, it’s difficult. I’m at one of the best clubs in England. I could have played somewhere else every weekend but that wouldn’t have been the right choice for me.”

And the Belgian international could find him self further down the pecking order if the Gunners complete the signing of Manuel Locatelli who Arsenal are reportedly targeting for January.