Martin Odegaard remains the player most at risk of struggling for regular game time if Arsenal complete their proposed move for Bruno Guimaraes this summer. The Gunners view Guimaraes as one of their leading transfer targets and are continuing efforts to bring the midfielder to the club.
Odegaard is one of the top players in the world and has played an important role for Arsenal, but football is a business and clubs must make decisions that benefit them. For now, he remains captain, but uncertainty surrounds his position if Guimaraes arrives and changes the current team balance.
Odegaard faces possible competition
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Odegaard could face a difficult situation if he loses his place in the starting line-up following the arrival of Guimaraes. According to [Sporten](https://sporten.com/arsenal-enig-med-newcastle-om-midtbanespilleren-som-benker-martin-odegaard/), Arsenal could consider selling him because they do not want to keep such a high-profile player on the bench.
The Norwegian midfielder would also not want to spend an extended period as a substitute. If Guimaraes joins and Odegaard loses his regular place in the team, he could ask Arsenal to consider allowing him to leave during the summer transfer window.
Arsenal must manage their options
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Odegaard is simply too important to remain on the bench at Arsenal, and the possibility of a transfer could increase if he believes he will not receive enough opportunities to play. His future may depend on how the club plans to use its attacking and midfield options.
For now, Arsenal and Odegaard remain focused on preparing for the upcoming season. Once the campaign begins, the club will assess the situation and decide how to make the best use of the talent available within the squad. The midfielder will hope his importance to the team remains clear despite any new arrivals, while Arsenal will look to find the right balance for their squad.