Arsenal could move for Brentford midfielder this summer | OneFootball

Brentford’s Christian Norgaard is among the midfielders Arsenal could decide to move for in the transfer window.

The 31-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Bees, having signed a new deal earlier this year, and is among the midfield targets the Gunners could consider this summer.

Arsenal look poised to complete the signing of Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad but could lose Thomas Partey, whose deal runs out this month and is yet to sign a contract extension with the club.

The Ghanaian played 52 times in all competitions under Mikel Arteta last season and his departure would mean Arteta’s side would be in increased need of cover in the holding midfield position.

Jorginho has also exited the club this summer, joining Brazilian side Flamengo after two-and-a-half years with Arsenal.

Norgaard signed for Brentford in 2019 and was part of the team which won promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs in 2021.

The Bees captain has been integral to the club securing five straight seasons of Premier League football, playing 34 times in the Premier League under former boss Thomas Frank last season, who has since departed for Tottenham Hotspur to replace Ange Postecoglou.

Norgaard has also been a regular for the Danish national team in recent seasons.

Brentford would demand a high fee for their skipper, however, with other key players including Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa also attracting interest from elsewhere.