Barcelona are reportedly plotting a move to sign an Arsenal player according to fresh transfer rumours in the media.
The Gunners will be delighted with their position at the moment; They are top of the Premier League table, clear by six points, and looking to continue their form in the Champions League with a game against Slavia Prague on Tuesday.
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Mikel Arteta’s squad has so much depth and quality at the moment that he’s able to rotate his squad at will, and keep his best players fit. Much of that is down to the fantastic work in recruitment in the summer, in which, Arsenal spent over £250m on new players.
However, transfer fees that high can be an issue, so the Gunners may need to consider selling in January to recoup some of those funds. Names such as Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard have been linked with an exit, but now there has been reports of a much more shocking exit.
Barcelona ‘plotting’ a move for Martin Odegaard
Martin Odegaard is currently injured with a knee problem, and looks likely to return after the November international break. However, it is never a dull day in the life of the Arsenal captain.
Rumours have begun to swirl which suggest that Barcelona are plotting a move for the Norwegian midfielder, and they could make enquiries in January. According to Football Transfers, Odegaard is subject to interest from the La Liga giants, and manager Hansi Flick is said to be a big fan.
His estimated transfer value is around £70m, which would provide Arsenal with a huge chunk of money, but it would surely be a shocker if their captain were to leave halfway through a potentially title-winning season.
However, the reports claim that Odegaard is ready for a career change, and could be tempted with a move to Barcelona, despite the fact that he previously came through the academy at Barca’s rivals Real Madrid before his move to Arsenal.
Since his move to the Emirates in 2021, the 26-year-old has made over 200 appearances for the Gunners, scoring 41 goals, and providing 40 assists. He would be a huge miss if Barcelona were able to pull off a move.
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