Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard is expected to complete his move to Arsenal within the next 48 hours, journalist Ben Jacobs has revealed.
The Denmark international is set to join the Gunners in a £15m deal – £10m initial fee plus £5m in add-ons – and become their third summer signing.
Arsenal have already announced the arrivals of Kepa Arrizabalaga and Martin Zubimendi last week, and have also advanced in talks to sign Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres.
The 26-year-old striker is believed to have already agreed personal terms over a move to the Emirates, with club-to-club negotiations still to be resolved.
Arsenal Set to Sign Christian Norgaard
Announcement expected in the next 48 hours
Christian Norgaard in action for Brentford
According to Jacobs, Norgaard is expected to be announced as Arsenal’s new signing this week, following deals for Kepa and Zubimendi:
Norgaard is set to arrive at the Emirates as a replacement for Thomas Partey, whose contract with Arsenal expired last week.
The 'phenomenal' Danish midfielder has played for Brentford for the past three seasons and amassed 196 appearances across all competitions, including 122 in the Premier League.
Arsenal are also believed to be targeting a new central defender this summer and have recently been in talks for Valencia ace Cristhian Mosquera.
The Spanish centre-back is in the final year of his contract and could depart in a cut-price deal, with Arsenal hopeful of securing an agreement worth in excess of €20m (£17m) for the 21-year-old.
Christian Norgaard's Brentford Stats (2024/25 Premier League)
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