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Arsenal is willing to consider formal offers for Martin Odegaard, a 27-year-old midfielder, this summer without completely ruling out a sale. This marks a significant shift in Arsenal's transfer market, as they are also working on a reconstruction in their midfield.
The board of the London club has set a high valuation for the Norwegian international, who is under contract until June 2028, leading to no potential buyer meeting the asking price so far despite interest from various European clubs.
Arsenal Listens to Offers for Martin Odegaard
Arsenal's strategic shift is based on seeking profiles with greater physicality and defensive skills for the midfield. Headed by Mikel Arteta, the coaching staff aims to increase internal competition after a 2025/2026 season marred by the captain's muscle issues. Throughout the last Premier League campaign, the midfielder's presence in the starting lineup was limited to 16 matches, with only 8 additional appearances coming off the bench.
Arsenal's objective is to bring in players who can provide solutions in high pressing and direct play. This restructuring would relegate the midfielder to a secondary role in the rotation, significantly reducing his playing time in the 2026/2027 season.
Bruno Guimarães and the Market Scenario for the Upcoming Season
Arsenal's sports planning includes the recruitment of a top-tier midfielder, with negotiations ongoing for Bruno Guimarães. Newcastle has set the departure fee for the Brazilian international at 75 million pounds, a sum that the Emirates Stadium offices are willing to pay before the transfer window closes. The potential arrival of the Brazilian would hasten the end of the Nordic midfielder's tenure in the English capital.
While an immediate departure of Martin Odegaard before September seems unlikely due to no offers matching the requested amount, sources close to the board foresee that the 2026/2027 season will be the player's last at the club. With only two years left on his contract, the London team will facilitate his transfer in the summer of 2027 if no renewal is reached beforehand.
Arsenal's technical department will continue to seek a physical midfielder until the end of the summer transfer window. If no satisfying economic proposal is received in the coming weeks, Martin Odegaard will retain the captain's armband for the new season, awaiting a resolution on his contractual future in 2027.
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