Arsenal could be open to parting ways with captain Martin Odegaard during the ongoing transfer window.
The Norway international had a difficult 2025/26 season with the Gunners after a series of short-term injuries.
The attacking midfielder managed only 1,984 minutes of regular playing time, scoring one goal and providing eight assists.
Speaking on the Latte Firm Podcast, BBC Sport journalist Sami Mokbel has now said that there are ‘some whispers’ that Arsenal could sell Odegaard for the right price.
He said: “I expect there will be at least one high-profile departure at Arsenal.
“There is a focus on outgoings, given the spend last season. People will say, we don’t need to sell – you don’t need to sell, but it’s prudent to do so.”
“There have been some whispers over the summer that Arsenal might be interested in letting Martin Odegaard go for the right price.”
Odegaard endured a tough campaign with the Gunners. He had multiple freak injuries in the early months and was substituted in the first half of three separate matches.
The last of those was a medial collateral ligament injury to his left knee, which continued to hamper him during the back end of the season.
The 27-year-old still managed nine goal contributions. The final one was the assist for Leandro Trossard’s late league winner at West Ham United.
Despite his struggles, we personally don’t see the £30 million signing heading through the exit door unless Arsenal make a couple of marquee signings.
The club are currently hot on the trail of Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers, who is comfortable as a number 10 or from the left side of the attack.
Arsenal have also been credited with an interest in Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, and there are claims that a bid is being prepared.
If the Gunners were to sign both players, it could open up the possibility of Odegaard moving on.
In that case, we could see the prospect of Barcola and Rogers starting together.
For now, it is pure speculation. Manager Mikel Arteta is a big admirer of Odegaard and could resist his departure, barring exceptional circumstances.
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