Fabrizio Romano provides major update on Odegaard's future amid Arsenal links (reliability: 5 stars)

Arsenal have always viewed Martin Odegaard as their main No.10 target even if his transfer will be 'complicated', according to Fabrizio Romano.

Real Madrid, however, haven't yet decided if they are ready to part company with the Norwegian midfielder who spent the 2020/21 season on loan at the Emirates Stadium.

If the Whites agree to let the 22-year-old leave, the Gunners will be ready to make a bid to sign him on a permanent deal, says arguably the most reliable transfer insider.

Earlier this week, it was claimed that Madrid are willing to offload any player in their current squad if they receive the 'right offer'. Therefore, Odegaard's future will depend on Arsenal's bid.

The Norway international is now valued at €40m by Transfermarkt.