As Mikel Arteta views the Norwegian as their key to the future, Martin Odegaard and Arsenal are still in talks to extend his contract.
Fabrizio Romano claims that Martin Odegaard and Arsenal are still in discussions in order to come to a long-term agreement.
One of the most crucial components of Mikel Arteta’s team has been the 24-year-old playmaker, and like other significant stars, the Gunners are eager to hang onto the Norwegian.
Arsenal fans faced a conundrum two summers ago when the club decided to re-sign Martin Odegaard rather than James Maddison. The Norwegian has been an important part of the Mikel Arteta process despite the transfer only costing about £30 million.
The playmaker’s contract at Arsenal, which was set to be renewed a few months ago, has already started its final two years for the 24-year-old. The Gunners still have to decide whether to sign new contracts for their young trio of Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, and William Saliba, but extending Odegaard’s contract is still a top priority.
Since the latter was the last to reach an agreement on a new long-term contract, Odegaard has been mentioned as the likely next in line. The playmaker, 24, appears unconcerned about the circumstance, but the club is worried of rival interest given how reliable the Norwegian has been over the past two seasons.
Odegaard could demand pay comparable to Bukayo Saka and will likely demand a large raise from his present salary. After being named club captain last summer, his status inside the team appears to have improved.
Arsenal has been working harder to extend his contract, and now Fabrizio Romano says that negotiations have proceeded on all sides. The journalist insists that a few weeks or maybe months will pass before a decision is made. But the Gunners are very certain that the playmaker, who is 24 years old, will stay with them for a long time.
PSG and other teams have already expressed admiration, but Arsenal is certain the Norwegian will stay in north London. The 24-year-old playmaker in this situation had a strong start to the season and is liked by the crowd. His goal against Manchester United was his second of the campaign after converting the game-winning penalty against Crystal Palace.
