Martin Odegaard
Rio Ferdinand Reveals Concerns Over Martin Odegaard And Believes Two Players Can’t Be Relied Upon
Rio Ferdinand believes that the pressure of becoming captain on Martin Odegaard will cause a drop in performance and also has a lack of confidence in their midfield options. Arsenal opened the Premier League season with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace on Friday night. The Gunners were exceptional in the first half-hour and Gabriel Martinelli gave them the lead, however Palace still had their chances through Eze and Edouard. With the game coming to an end Saka’s cross was diverted into Palace’s goal by Marc Guehi to cement Arsenal’s victory. Rio Ferdinand on Vibe With Five YouTube show revealed that he was not impressed with Martin Odegaards performance after being named captain and has concerns over Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey. A fellow pundit on the show said: “I reckon you nailed ...
Arsenal Summer Transfers: How the Gunners Could Line Up Next Season
With just over two months until the new Premier League season commences, there remains an abundance of rumours as to who may line-up for Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal come August. What we do know is the Gunners are intent on making this window count, and key targets in Fabio Vieira and Gabriel Jesus have already been secured, while Sporting Director Edu recently suggested negotiations are certainly not over yet. Arsenal’s Potential Starting XI Summer of Change at the Emirates After failing to register any fresh acquisitions back in the winter transfer window, the Arsenal faithful were understandably left wondering how a squad as thin as their own would remain competitive in the race for Champions League football. Despite this, the Gunners managed to push for that fourth s...
‘Work ethic is phenomenal’: Mikel Arteta praises Arsenal star ahead of West Brom clash
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was full of praise for Martin Odegaard ahead of the Carabao Cup second round tie at West Bromwich Albion. The Gunners have started their new season with successive defeats, and they will be keen to register their first win against the Baggies on Wednesday. Ahead of the game, Arteta was posed with plenty of questions on Arsenal TV. One of them was on Odegaard, who was recently re-signed on a permanent deal. The Spaniard was full of praise for the former Real Madrid man and said that the playmaker makes the rest of the players around him better. He went on to laud his ‘phenomenal’ work ethic and emphasised that the 22-year-old fits into the club’s plans with his exceptional qualities. He said: “I think he makes the rest of the players around him better.” “His wor...
Report: Arsenal will make £25m offer for ‘incredible’ attacker
Arsenal are all set to make a €30 million (£25m) bid for Real Madrid ace Martin Odegaard, according to a report from reliable Spanish publication ABC. The Norwegian ace was a real hit with the Gunners during a loan spell at the Emirates Stadium last season. And Mikel Arteta is clearly desperate to bring him back to Arsenal permanently. It seems as though the north London outfit are ready to take the first step needed to bring the 22-year-old playmaker back to the club. Arsenal re allegedly trying to sign Odegaard on a permanent deal Arsenal to make Odegaard bid ABC reckon that the Gunners are readying a £25m offer for the Real Madrid ace. However, Los Blancos value him at closer to £42m. Madrid will obviously have to lower their valuation of the Norway international. And if they don’t...
Arsenal prioritising move for €50m-rated attacker with Houssem Aouar being the alternative – report
Arsenal have earmarked Real Madrid’s Martin Odegaard as their top attacking target with Houssem Aouar being the alternative, The Athletic’s James Nicholas reports. The Gunners are keen on pursuing a creative midfielder this summer, and they have heavily linked with Leicester City’s James Maddison in recent weeks. However, it appears that the club have not made any approach for the Foxes ace, and their priority remains on re-signing Odegaard, who was on loan earlier this year. In case they fail to recruit him, it is reported that Aouar is the alternative. The Lyon midfielder could be available for a reduced fee of €25 million. Sportslens view: Odegaard spent the back end of last season with the Gunners, registering two goals and two assists from 20 appearances in all competitions. He d...
‘Seriously interested’: Journalist claims Arsenal ready to bid £42m to sign 30-cap international star
Arsenal have not given up hope of signing Martin Odegaard permanently from Real Madrid this summer. The 22-year-old joined the Gunners on loan from Madrid during the January transfer window of 2020-21 and impressed heavily. He bagged two goals and two assists in 20 appearances, but his overall play marked him down as a player of true quality. Madrid’s new manager Carlo Ancelotti sees him as a part of his plans, but the situation could change if Arsenal make a big-money bid. According to journalist Rudi Galeti, the Gunners are seriously interested in signing the Norwegian international. ‼️‼️ Confirmations coming in: #Arsenal is seriously interested in #Odegaard‘s return 🇳🇴. The 🏴 ...
Arsenal can land their top attacking target for €50m but deal is complicated – report
Real Madrid are reluctant to sell Martin Odegaard to Arsenal permanently unless they are prepared to insert a buy-back clause as part of the deal, ABC reports. The Norway international spent the second half of last season with the Gunners on loan, bagging two goals and two assists from 20 outings. The Gunners are keen on retaining his services this summer, and they are awaiting the green light from Los Blancos to make a proposal. It is now reported that Odegaard remains in the plans of manager Carlo Ancelotti, but he can’t assure him with a regular starting position. Los Blancos are willing to sanction Odegaard’s sale to the Gunners for €50 million but want to retain a buy-back clause as part of the deal. Sportslens view: Odegaard had a positive influence on the Gunners’ results durin...
Top Arsenal target could be available for €50m if he decides to leave – report
Real Madrid are prepared to sell Martin Odegaard for €50 million this summer if he insists on leaving, ESPN reports. Odegaard played under 400 minutes under Zinedine Zidane during the first half of last season before making the loan move to Arsenal. The Norwegian played 20 games for the Gunners. He had a positive influence with two goals and two assists while creating several other chances. The Gunners are keeping a close eye on him this summer, and they could be handed a boost in re-signing him permanently in the coming weeks. Odegaard is still undecided over his future at the Madrid giants. If he decides to leave, the club plan to demand around €50m for his sale. They won’t entertain the prospect of another loan deal, considering their lingering debts and the need to ease some ...
Mikel Arteta provides fresh update on Martin Odegaard’s future at Arsenal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided an update on Martin Odegaard’s future following the club’s 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton & Hove Albion. The Gunners ended the league campaign on a positive note with five successive wins, but they still failed to qualify for European football. Odegaard ended the season with assists against Crystal Palace and Brighton, and he is now expected to return to Real Madrid. Speaking in his post-match press conference, Arteta was asked whether the Gunners could re-sign Odegaard following his short-term loan deal. The Spaniard was unsure over the possibility but was hopeful that Odegaard would choose the club this summer if he leaves the Bernabeu Stadium. He told football.london: “I don’t know – it’s not in our hands. He has adapted really well to...
Real Madrid make transfer decision on Martin Odegaard ahead of the summer
Real Madrid regard Martin Odegaard as a key part of their future plans, and won’t considering selling him when he returns from his loan spell at Arsenal, AS reports. Odegaard had an impressive loan stint at Real Sociedad last term, registering seven goals and nine assists from 36 appearances in all competitions. He was recalled to Los Blancos’ first-team last summer, but barely featured for the club. He managed only 367 minutes before he was loaned out in January. The Norwegian has since played 875 minutes for the Gunners in all competitions, netting two goals alongside several other scoring contributions. It has been suggested that the Premier League outfit may look to sign him permanently, but Los Blancos seem determined to keep hold of Odegaard. The club reportedly plan to reduce the wo...
Arsenal handed big boost in signing £50m-rated playmaker, club ready to sell
Arsenal have received a boost in signing Martin Odegaard permanently, with Real Madrid willing to listen to offers for the Norwegian playmaker. Odegaard made the temporary switch to the Gunners in January, and he has since netted a couple of times while playing a part in several other goals. His impressive displays have led to suggestions that the north London club will look to sign him permanently, but he could cost as much as £50 million this summer. The Gunners have now been handed a boost with Los Blancos willing to part ways with the 22-year-old to financial a deal for Erling Braut Haaland, as per The Times. The Borussia Dortmund striker is one of their top summer targets, and they are aiming to recoup funds from the sale of several players out on loan. Aside from Odegaard, Dani ...
‘What a player’, ‘Baller’: Some Arsenal fans react to the club’s social media update
A selection of Arsenal fans on Twitter have expressed their delight after learning that Martin Odegaard was voted the club’s Player of the Month for March. The Norwegian joined the Gunners on a short-term loan from Real Madrid in January, and he stepped up with his performances before the international break. Odegaard scored his maiden goal for the club with a stunning long-range strike against Olympiacos, and he followed up with a goal in the north London derby triumph. Prior to the internationals, he produced his best performance of his Gunners career as he proved the catalyst for the club’s 3-3 draw at West Ham United from three goals down. Odegaard played in the build-up of all three goals at the London Stadium with his clever distribution. He has now become a firm favourite among the ...
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