Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal will open Martin Odegaard transfer talks with Real Madrid ‘in next few weeks’
MIKEL ARTETA has confirmed Arsenal will open transfer talks with Real Madrid over a deal for Martin Odegaard ‘in the next few weeks’.
The Norway international, 22, made his 20th appearance for the Gunners in Sunday’s 2-0 win over Brighton.
Odegaard, who joined Arsenal on loan in January, has been one of the few bright sparks in a disappointing season for Arteta’s side.
He is now set to return to Real as his six months comes to an end.
However, Arteta has now revealed he is eager to re-sign Odegaard this summer.
And even though he is unsure whether a deal can be achieved, transfer talks are expected to begin shortly.
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“[Confident Odegaard will stay?] I don’t know. It’s not in our hands, I don’t know.”