The Arsenal captain was the subject of fresh speculation after Turkish outlets claimed he had reached an agreement with Galatasaray
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Martin Odegaard remains a key figure for Arsenal despite claims of a transfer agreement(Image: Michael Zemanek/Shutterstock)
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Martin Odegaard looks increasingly likely to stay at Arsenal following recent reports suggesting he had agreed terms with Galatasaray. Reports in Turkey claimed that Arsenal skipper's agent, Bjorn Kvarme, had been spotted in Istanbul earlier this month.
However, it was made clear that Kvarme had in fact travelled with him to the United States, showing his support during Norway's World Cup campaign.
Arsenal are also exploring a move for Bruno Guimaraes, a pursuit that adds another layer of uncertainty to their captain's long‑term future in north London. The club are currently working on their first formal offer to Newcastle, with both the player and the hierarchy keen for clarity before pre‑season begins in August.
From Arsenal's point of view, they are delighted with his impact on and off the pitch throughout their title‑winning Premier League campaign, a sharp contrast to the injury‑hit season he endured last year.
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Martin Odegaard playing at the World Cup for his country Norway(Image: VCG via Getty Images)
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He battled two separate shoulder issues before a knee problem ruled him out for lengthy spells and while he has faced competition from Eberechi Eze this season, he has still remained an influential figure whenever available.
Mikel Arteta also consistently dismissed speculation surrounding a change in the captaincy at the Gunners. Arsenal's manager has repeatedly reaffirmed his support for Odegaard, previously saying: "Our captain is unbelievable, I love him.
"He's so good and he'll continue to be the captain and continue to be so good."
Odegaard continues to have the full backing of the dressing room, with teammates unanimously voting for him to remain captain. He also skippers Norway, having taken on that role a year before being handed the armband at Arsenal.
The Norweigian made 36 appearances in all competitions last season, missing 21 matches due to knee and muscle injuries. He will aim to play a central role in Arsenal’s title defence in the 2026/27 season.
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