Arsenal and Real Madrid are on the brink of reaching an agreement for the transfer of Norwegian playmaker Martin Odegaard. The Gunners had opened a dialogue with the Spanish giants earlier in the summer over a permanent deal, after Odegaard impressed on loan during the second half of last season. Martin Odegaard is set to return to Arsenal from Real Madrid, this time on a permanent dealThe deal is believed to be in the latter stages, with Odegaard primed to link up once again with the senior Arsenal squad in the coming days. On Wednesday, Odegaard was absent from Real Madrid's training session, while the fine print of the deal was being discussed. Odegaard could feature for Arsenal’s game against London rivals Chelsea on Sunday, though question marks remain over whether the formalities will be completed in time.

Source: Daily Mail August 17, 2021 22:14 UTC