Real Madrid midfielder Martin Odegaard has now agreed to join Arsenal on loan for the rest of the 2020-21 season, MySportDab reports.
Odegaard emerged as a top transfer target for Arsenal in the current January transfer window.
Coach Mikel Arteta believes that signing the Real Madrid star would improve his attacking midfield options.
Odegaard has barely played this season at Real Madrid.
The 22-year-old is left frustrated by the lack of opportunity from Coach Zinedine Zidane despite Madrid’s current poor form.
Real Sociedad were ready to sign Odegaard on loan again after he his successful loan last season with the La Liga club.
Real Madrid have made it clear Odegaard is available for loan and the player wants to leave immediately.
According to MySportDab Sources, Odegaard has agreed to join Arsenal on loan until the end of the current Premier league season.
The loan deal will be completed over the next few hours and an announcement any time soon.
Odegaard will become the second Real Madrid player to join Arsenal on loan.
Dani Ceballos is now in his second loan season with Arteta’s team.
Martin Odegaard would provide competition to Emile Smith Rowe for the attacking midfield role at Arsenal.
Smith Rowe has been a key part of Arsenal’s turnaround in form since Boxing Day.
