Overview
- Sky Germany reported in late October 2026 that Martin Odegaard has said he can imagine playing for Bayern Munich and that the player and Bayern have had repeated contact over the years.
- Arsenal have held initial, informal talks about extending Odegaard’s contract beyond its June 2028 expiry to protect the club’s transfer value.
- The club would consider selling the 27-year-old in the summer of 2027 if no new deal is agreed to avoid the risk of losing him for free in 2028.
- Reports say Bayern are monitoring the situation but do not see Odegaard as an urgent priority, while several other top European clubs have made enquiries and his camp may be using outside interest as leverage.
- Odegaard joined Arsenal permanently in 2021, has been central to the team’s recent success, and his possible exit would force Arsenal to reshape their midfield and influence summer transfer planning.