Arsenal: 3 Crucial Factors in Martin Odegaard Loan Pursuit

Arsenal’s Internal Contacts

The same can be said for Real Sociedad in that both them and Arsenal will have open lines of communication with Real Madrid that are amicable and respectful.

Dani Ceballos is in his second season-long loan spell and discussions on both occasions surrounding the deal went off without a hitch.

Edu Gaspar will have no problem picking up the phone to discuss a potential deal, as was made clear by The Athletic. It was reported that the technical director made an initial approach prior to the most recent contact that was pushed back by Madrid, who eventually invited the conversation given the change of circumstances.

Good relations between the parties could aid Arsenal’s cause, but so too could the help of the agents involved. Odegaard is represented by NSKY, the same agency that boasts Nikolaj Moller on their books.

Moller joined Arsenal from Malmo FF last summer, with the towering striker costing £500k in a deal that flew mostly under the radar. With Arsenal having dealt with NSKY in the past, previous affiliations may also help sway the decision in the Gunners favour.

They’re well in the hunt to sign him despite the odds being swung towards their Spanish opposition, and small details such as these can play a part.