Attacker set to join Arsenal, tells agents to negotiate move following a dramatic U-turn.
According to Sport, Martin Odegaard has made a dramatic U-turn after choosing to leave Real Madrid this summer and has told his agents to settle a move back to Arsenal.
Odegaard spent the second half of last term on loan at the Emirates Stadium and impressed Mikel Arteta enough to convince the Arsenal manager to try and re-sign him this summer – hopefully permanently this time.
Arteta is in the market for a No.10 and he had wished to lure Odegaard back to north London but the Norwegian international indicated earlier this month that he desired to make it at Madrid under new manager Carlo Ancelotti.
It looked like Arsenal would have to look elsewhere in their quest for a playmaker and we’ve been associated with James Maddison in recent weeks – although Leicester’s valuation means any possible deal will be difficult.
However, it seems there has been a dramatic twist as Sport claims that Odegaard’s poor performance during Real Madrid’s pre-season defeat to Rangers at the weekend has shifted the landscape at the Bernabeu.
The Spanish outlet says Madrid chiefs were left ‘exasperated’ by the 22-year-old’s lackluster display and they’re now contemplating offloading the attacking midfielder once again this summer as they don’t feel he has what it takes to play for the La Liga giants.
According to the report, the player has now instructed his agents to secure a move this summer to re-join Arsenal as he wants to play in the Premier League again and thinks Gunners’ style of play suits him best.
If true, this is absolutely an interesting turn of events and will no doubt be a big lift to Arteta.
Arsenal desperately needs a No.10 and Odegaard would be an outstanding signing if Arteta could get him on a permanent deal this time.
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Attacker set to join Arsenal, tells agents to negotiate move following a dramatic U-turn.
