‘Completed in the coming hours’ – Journalist gives positive update to Arsenal fans regarding Odegaard signing | OneFootball

No sooner have Arsenal got Mesut Ozil off of their payroll, than it seems as if they’ve already found his replacement.

After expressing a preference to leave Real Madrid having not been called upon since returning from a loan at Real Sociedad, Martin Odegaard was thought to be keen on a return to the San Sebastian based outfit.

However, an 11th hour move from Mikel Arteta looks like it’s paid dividends.

According to journalist, Fabrizio Romano via his official Twitter account, that intervention has swayed the player’s mind towards a move to north London.

Moreover, things appear to be moving swiftly, and a deal could be concluded in he coming hours.

It’s not clear if there will be a purchase option included in the loan deal, or whether Real will insist on the player returning at the end of the current campaign.

If Arteta can get the best out of the young Norwegian, however, there’s every chance he’ll want to extend his stay.