Arsenal are close to signing Martin Odegaard from Real Madrid on loan this summer.
According to reports from The Sunday Mirror (printed edition), the Gunners have opened talks to sign the attacking midfielder who impressed for them last season on loan.
The Norwegian was not included in Real Madrid’s season opener against Alavas. He has not been given a squad number which has plunged his future into doubt.
The 22-year-old wants to sort his future by Friday night, with Arsenal are in a pole position to sign him on loan again.