‌The Gunners have backed Mikel Arteta significantly in the market in recent seasons after re-establishing themselves as title contenders under the Spaniard. But their outlay in previous windows now means that important first-team players may have to be sacrificed at the end of the current campaign. The report notes that, after spending five years at the club, selling Odegaard for a significant transfer fee would represent a major profit under the current Premier League and Uefa spending rules. Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri are two stars currently not in Arteta's team who could be sacrificed. Kai Havertz - like Odegaard - has two further years remaining on his contract and would likely command a significant fee.

Source: Daily Mirror March 06, 2026 00:47 UTC