Overview
- Football365 and Yahoo, citing social media reports and Foot Africa, say the Arsenal captain has told his agent to open talks with Manchester United and is described as feeling unappreciated and willing to leave.
- Bayern Munich is also named as a strong suitor in the reporting, with some claims suggesting Ødegaard would prioritize staying in the Premier League.
- An X account reported that Arsenal are discussing Ødegaard’s role, with Declan Rice touted as the likely next captain if he departs, and none of the clubs or the player have publicly confirmed these claims.
- Ødegaard has experienced reduced minutes this season and is currently managing a knee issue he detailed in Arsenal’s official match programme.
- He remains under contract until 2028, with Yahoo noting Arsenal would be reluctant to sell to United, and CaughtOffside reporting an indicative valuation of about £80m.