‘Seriously interested’: Journalist claims Arsenal ready to bid £42m to sign 30-cap international star – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Arsenal are not giving up on the hopes of signing Martin Odegaard from Real Madrid on a permanent deal this summer.
The 22-year-old joined the Gunners on loan from Madrid during the January transfer window of 2020-21 and impressed heavily for the north London club. He scored two goals and provided two assists in 20 appearances last season.
Real Madrid new manager, Carlo Ancelotti, sees him as a part of his plans. However, the situation could change if Arsenal come up with a big-money bid.
According to journalist, Rudi Galeti, the Gunners are seriously interested in securing the signing of Odegaard. The north Londoners are ready to offer around €50 million (£42m) to sign him.
Confirmations coming in: #Arsenal is seriously interested in #Odegaard‘s return
. The
club is ready to offer around €50M to #RealMadrid for the permanent transfer. Evolving situation.
#Calciomercato #Transfers #EPL #Liga
— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) August 11, 2021
Odegaard could only get better with consistent playing time over an entire campaign, and he would be a cracking signing for the club.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants to bring in a new creative midfielder this summer, and the Gunners have been heavily linked with a move for Leicester City’s James Maddison.
Recently Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that the Gunners are not close to signing Maddison who would cost well over £60-70m. Romano has claimed that Odegaard remains the priority for the north London club.
It seems Arsenal are now prepared to make a formal bid for Odegaard this summer. The deal could be tricky, with Los Blancos likely to demand a buy-back clause.
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