🔴 Spanish outlet says Real Madrid's Odegaard is close to completing Arsenal loan

Real Madrid’s want away attacking midfielder Martin Odegaard is reportedly edging closer to signing for Arsenal.

As reported here on Futaa this week, the 22-year-old Norwegian was set to conclude a loan move to Real Sociedad in La Liga, before Arsenal, who are set to release Mesut Ozil, emerged with the attempt to turn his head.

According to a Spanish outlet, Sport, as reported by BBC Sport, Odegaard is believed to have opted to move to north London.

“Despite interest from elsewhere, Real Madrid's 22-year-old Norway midfielder Martin Odegaard is very close to completing a loan move to Arsenal. (Sport - in Spanish),” said the BBC.

Meanwhile, Arsenal have FA Cup fourth round action away at Southampton this weekend.

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