Arsenal handed massive Martin Odegaard transfer boost

Arsenal have been handed a massive boost in their bid to keep Martin Odegaard beyond the current campaign as the Norwegian has informed those around him that his wish is to stay in north London beyond the 2020/21 season.

Utterly smitten by the midfielder’s dazzling displays on the pitch and his lovable deameanour off it, supporters’ plans for the summer transfer window have now been overtaken with an unwavering desire to keep hold of Martin Odegaard.

It was a real coup on the Gunners’ part to secure the 22-year-old on loan from Real Madrid in January, and while there were relatively high expectations of him upon his arrival, so far he has exceeded all of them in quick time.

Normally for players arriving from abroad in the middle of seasons – not least one as tumultuous as Arsenal’s – there is a bedding in period where style, understanding, teammates, culture and climate are all adapted to gradually.

Arsenal handed massive Martin Odegaard transfer boost in ambitions to sign him permanently from Real Madrid

With a dozen games under his belt Odegaard has taken to the Premier League like a duck to water and improving week upon week. His outstanding display in the 3-3 draw against West Ham the pick of the bunch.

As per football.london, Mikel Arteta has been handed a huge boost in his bid to keep hold of the Norway captain after it was revealed he has informed those close to him that he wants to remain in north London beyond the current campaign.

Odegaard will not force a departure from Madrid if Arsenal don’t make an offer, but he sees his temporary club as somewhere he wants to move to for the long-term, unlike recent statements.

The power is in Arsenal’s hands. However, exactly how much ‘spending’ power they have could be crucial in their ambitions. Essentially, Odegaard could earn himself a move to the Emirates if he helps guide the team to Europa League glory, where a route back into the Champions League will grant the Gunners the finance they need to sign him permanently.

A possible second loan has been mooted, although Madrid may not fancy another 12 months away from the club only to return with one year left on his deal.

However, the player’s wishes help Arsenal hugely in their bid for a longer relationship.