Fabrizio Romano drops new transfer claim that’ll leave Arsenal supporters buzzing.
Fabrizio Romano has released an interesting transfer claim about Arsenal’s chase of Real Madrid star Martin Odegaard this summer.
Reports in recent days have hinted that Mikel Arteta’s side haven’t given up the dream of signing the Norway international, who of course joined the Gunners on a loan deal back in the January transfer window.
Now, Romano has released an update on the condition, and it makes for interesting news for Arsenal fans.
Writing on Twitter, he said: “Arsenal always had clear position regarding Martin Ødegaard. He’s always been considered the main target as number 10 – also if ‘complicated’. #AFC …but if Real Madrid decide to let Ødegaard leave, Arsenal will be ready to make a proposal to sign Martin on permanent deal.”
And then, in reply to a supporter who asked whether Odegaard would want to come to the Emirates if Madrid didn’t want him, Romano simply replied with a “yes”.
While Odegaard may not have popped onto the scene at the Emirates, he did show bursts of brilliance – both with his creativity and off-the-ball work – to imply that he could become a real player over a longer period for the Gunners.
As per WhoScored, the Norwegian equated 1.4 key passes per match in the top-flight, which was the joint-highest of any Arsenal player last season along with Emile Smith Rowe.
Add to that, his 0.9 dribbles per match put him in the top five, while his impressive 90.9% pass efficiency was good enough to place him second in the Gunners’ entire squad.
Crucially, Arteta himself praised the kind of quality Odegaard brought to the table, saying: “Well, he’s showing that I think from week one. The way he steps on the pitch, he always wants the ball, the way he commands the pressing. He’s been really influential.
“I think we’ve all been a bit surprised because he looks really shy and humble, but when he steps on that pitch he’s a real character and he loves to play football.”
With Arsenal having no Champions League or European football to offer whatsoever, news that Odegaard would be involved in making his return to the Emirates, and that the Gunners would look to sign him on a permanent contract however much money that costs, is news that’ll have fans buzzing.
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Fabrizio Romano drops new transfer claim that’ll leave Arsenal supporters buzzing.
