Nico Williams was lost to Athletic Club for an extension, but Martin Zubimendi is in the house. Now they are working intensively on the final phase of negotiations with Sporting about Viktor Gyökeres’ signing. On Tuesday, another reinforcement is reported to be in place at the Gunners. Not as prestigious as Zubimendi and the Swedish super striker, but a player who has shown he is made for a leadership role in the world’s toughest league.
Last month, it was reported that Arsenal had set their sights on Brentford captain Christian Nørgaard. The defensive midfielder has been Thomas Frank’s leader out on the pitch, a workhorse with flair and the capacity to make his mark in the Premier League. This is what Mikel Arteta will now have for his own midfield.
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According to The Athletic, personal terms have been negotiated, the medical test passed and Brentford agreed to sell their captain for £10 million plus £2 million in bonuses. The transfer will be announced this week, it is reported.
Martin Ødegaard. Declan Rice. Martin Zubimendi. Christian Nørgaard in midfield. Say no more.
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