Arsenal table offer for Christian Norgaard | OneFootball

Arsenal have submitted an opening €11 million bid to Brentford for Christian Norgaard, according to The Athletic.

Despite the impending arrival of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, the Gunners want further midfield reinforcements and view Norgaard as an ideal candidate.

Norgaard has two years left on his current contract but is keen to join Arsenal if a deal can be agreed.

The lure of Champions League football and a chance to compete for major honours are appealing to the 31-year-old, especially at this stage of his career.

Norgaard has established himself as Brentford’s midfield lynchpin since joining in 2019. He would add aerial ability to an Arsenal team renowned for being deadly from set-pieces.

The Dane finished in the top 10 for most goal involvements (nine), accurate long balls per game (1.9), interceptions per game (1.4) and clearances per game (1.9) last season.

Brentford have yet to respond to Arsenal’s offer for Norgaard. They are keen to hold on to their captain after recently losing manager Thomas Frank.

Arsenal are preparing for another departure in the centre of the pitch as talks with Thomas Partey over a new deal continue to yield no positive result.

Jorginho has already left the club to join Flamengo in Brazil.