Former Brentford star Christian Norgaard made 20 appearances for Arsenal last season, including seven in the club’s Premier League-winning campaign
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Everton are pushing to sign Christian Norgaard from Arsenal. Central midfield has been deemed a priority position for the Blues to address this summer and the club is in advanced talks with the Gunners over a move that would bring the Denmark international to Merseyside.
It is hoped Norgaard would bolster the midfield and provide protection to the defence while allowing those around him more freedom. The interest was first reported by the Athletic.
Norgaard made 20 appearances for Arsenal last season, including seven in the club’s Premier League-winning campaign. The London club has been willing to listen to offers for the 32-year-old just one year on from his move from Brentford, however, and there is optimism a deal in the region of £7m could be achievable.
Central midfield has been a position of flux for Everton this summer, with Idrissa Gueye having departed following the expiration of his contract at the end of June.
Everton held a desire to strengthen in that position, viewing defensive midfield as an area in need of improving and looking at options including Mandela Keita of Parma.
Norgaard now appears likely to become the latest addition in the middle, alongside £16.5m signing Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough and Merlin Rohl, whose loan move from Freiburg was made permanent for a fee of around £18m.
Everton are also considering a move for Manchester United forward Ethan Wheatley. The 20-year-old, an England youth international, would be seen as an addition to initially help the club’s academy.
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