ARSENAL are set to sign Martin Odegaard for £34million from Real Madrid, according to reports.
The Gunners have been pursuing the Norwegian all summer after he impressed on loan last season.
And they have finally agreed a permanent deal for the 22-year-old, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The midfielder has reportedly agreed a five-year contract and is already in London for a medical.
Romano tweeted: “Martin Odegaard to Arsenal, here we go and deal confirmed!
“Permanent move – bit less than €40m to Real Madrid. Personal terms already agreed on five years contract.
“Edu and Arteta wanted Odegaard as only priority since June, strategy was correct… and now, done deal.”
Odegaard spent last season on loan at the Emirates and put in some impressive performances.
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But it appeared he hadn’t done enough for Arsenal to push for a permanent deal, and he returned to Real Madrid.
Odegaard did not train with his Real team-mates on Tuesday as he looked to thrash out his future.
The midfielder scored two goals in 20 appearances under Gunners boss Mikel Arteta last season.
But Arsenal were dealt a blow when it looked like Madrid were set to keep hold of him as cover for the injured Toni Kroos.
The Gunners were able to fund the deal after they sold Joe Willock to Newcastle for £25m.
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Odegaard’s agent landed in London on Tuesday to finalise the move.
He had two years left on his Real contract but it gradually became apparent he did not have a future under new boss Carlo Ancelotti.
The final nail in the coffin was when he was left without a squad number as his No 21 shirt was handed to Rodrygo.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
