Overview
- Arsenal are reported to have rejected an approach for Martin Ødegaard and have no intention of entertaining bids, with Barcelona’s interest also reported.
- Ødegaard’s contract runs until 2028, strengthening Arsenal’s stance that he is not for sale.
- Norway coach Ståle Solbakken says Ødegaard is “some distance away” from match fitness, casting doubt on a return for the November 23 North London derby.
- With Arsenal’s agreement, the midfielder has joined Norway in a non‑playing role to continue rehab in Oslo and then Milan under national-team oversight.
- Ødegaard says his recovery is progressing and includes anti‑gravity treadmill work after sustaining MCL damage on October 4 against West Ham.