Arsenal are more and more assured of agreeing a contract extension with midfielder Martin Ødegaard, sources have informed ESPN.
The 24-year-old’s deal expires in 2025 however talks are progressing effectively over contemporary phrases, that are anticipated to see him commit his future to the membership for not less than an extra two seasons.
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Ødegaard can also be set for a major improve on his £120,000-a-week wage to mirror his kind and improved standing since first becoming a member of the membership in January 2021.
The Norway worldwide initially moved from Actual Madrid on a six-month mortgage earlier than making a everlasting transfer in the summertime of 2021 for round £30 million ($37m).
Ødegaard was named Arsenal captain final summer season and has scored 26 objectives in 110 appearances for the membership.
He refused to be drawn on his contract state of affairs when requested earlier this week whereas on worldwide responsibility with Norway, who he additionally captains.
Ødegaard mentioned: “I haven’t got a lot to say, other than the truth that I’m very blissful at Arsenal and I hope I could be there for a very long time.
“Past that, I’ve no remark proper now. Now, it’s the nationwide group that’s in focus.”
Arsenal tackle Everton on Sunday of their subsequent sport.