Arsenal have opened talks with Real Madrid to take midfielder Martin Odegaard on loan.
Technical director Edu began negotiations last week for the 22-year-old however Arsenal face stern competition from Real Sociedad, where Odegaard spent last season on loan, and Sevilla.
The boyhood Liverpool fan has made it clear he wishes to leave this window to gain more regular game time.
Arsenal have a good relationship with Madrid after taking Dani Ceballos on loan and he has encouraged Odegaard to go where he will gain the best opportunity to play.