Paris Saint-Germain have marked Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard as their highest priority for the coming transfer summer, as stated in a report by the Daily Mail.
- PSG want Martin Odegaard
- Arsenal not looking to sell
- Midfielder scored 15 goals this season
What is the news?
PSG have clinched the title in the Ligue 1 and the Parisians are already looking forward and planning next season. It is expected that the squad of PSG will have a massive overhaul, with Lionel Messi and Neymar expected to leave. To rebuild their team, PSG are looking for young and established players and Odegaard has been put on the top of their wanted list.
The backstory
Odegaard has enjoyed a remarkable season for Arsenal in the Premier League, scoring 15 goals and providing seven assists. The Norwegian international has established himself as one of the best attacking midfielders in the Premier League and PSG now feel they could persuade him to join them this summer. The 24-year-old has a contract until the summer of 2025 at Arsenal.
What next?
Arsenal will not be looking to sell Odegaard this summer and will be doing everything they can to keep the midfielder at the Emirates. Meanwhile, PSG have established the first contact with Odegaard’s agent and according to the Daily Mail the two sides discusses a potential summer deal. Odegaard’s current transfer value is estimated at around 80 million euros.
