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Posted on July 7, 2026 6:00 pm | Updated on July 7, 2026 12:48 pm Arsenal reject false transfer rumors surrounding midfielder Martin Odegaard.
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The Gunners will keep their key star for next term. Fresh news reports say Martin Odegaard will stay at Arsenal. He does not want to move to Turkey. The north London club wants to defend their Premier League crown. They want their top star to lead the path.
Turkey transfer links of Martin Odegaard are false
Hot news from Turkey said that Odegaard wanted to leave the Emirates Stadium. As reported by Turkish Football, they said that league champions Galatasaray had a deal with the star. They said he agreed to personal terms for a 40 million pounds move. The reports even said his agent, Bjorn Kvarme, was in Istanbul to sign the deal.
But these claims are not true. As reported by Football London, the exit links are without basis. Top club sources shut down the talk. They clearly said that the stories are fake. As reported by Football365, the talk about Kvarme in Turkey was wrong too. Sources close to the player said his agent has been in the United States. He was there to help Odegaard during a historic World Cup run with Norway.
Martin Odegaard’s stats this season, as per FOTMOB:
Competitions Matches Goals Assists
Premier League 24 1 6
FA Cup 2 0 0
EFL Cup 2 0 0
Champions League 8 0 1
FIFA World Cup 4 0 3
Martin Odegaard: The captain is happy in London
While other clubs continue to watch him, Odegaard is understood to be exceptionally content with his current situation in England. As reported by the Mirror, the 27-year-old midfielder remains happy at Arsenal, and the club’s board shares that exact feeling. The board has absolutely no intention of selling their main creative playmaker.
Odegaard is very loyal to the team. He just led the Gunners to their first league title in 22 long years. He also helped them finish second in the Champions League. Odegaard had a tough year with injuries. He hurt his shoulder twice and had a bad knee problem too. He missed a lot of games. Yet, he was still a vital star for Mikel Arteta. As reported by GOAL, he faced a lot of competition from new stars like Eberechi Eze. Arteta still refused to change the captain.
World Cup games take center stage
His future at the Emirates is safe. Now, Odegaard wants to focus on his country. He is currently captaining the Norway national team at the FIFA World Cup. This is a big deal for them, as it is the first time Norway has played in the World Cup since 1998.
Odegaard is playing great football for his country. He just did something very rare. He got a vital assist in each of his first three World Cup matches. Only three stars have done this since 1966. He set up big goals against Iraq, Senegal, and Ivory Coast. When the World Cup ends, he will take a quick break. Then, he will join Arsenal for pre-season games against Girona and Real Betis.
Author’s Opinion
Arsenal squashed the Galatasaray rumors very fast. This was a calculated and very necessary move by Arsenal’s management. Martin Odegaard represents the heartbeat of this title-winning squad, and losing your captain immediately after breaking a 22-year Premier League drought would send a bad message around. If he can maintain his physical fitness, he will undoubtedly remain critical in Arteta’s quest to retain the League trophy.
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