Arsenal may sanction Martin Odegaard sale if talks fail, reports
Arsenal are willing to sanction the sale of club captain Martin Odegaard next summer if contract talks fail to progress before his current deal expires in the summer of 2028, according to reports.
Bayern Munich Maintains Interest in Odegaard
The 27-year-old midfielder has just over 18 months remaining on his current agreement at the Emirates Stadium. While Arsenal are currently working on a new contract with Odegaard’s camp alongside other key squad members, Sky Germany reports that the Norway international is open to joining Bayern Munich in the future. The Bavarian giants have maintained regular dialogue with the player’s representatives for several years, though FootballTransfers.com noted that Vincent Kompany’s side is not actively working on a deal for 2027 at this exact stage.
Odegaard Returns to Form for Arsenal
Odegaard struggled with various injury issues throughout the 2025-26 season but has returned to peak form for Mikel Arteta’s side. He has contributed four goals and one assist in 14 appearances across all competitions as Arsenal sit joint top of the Premier League table, according to TribalFootball. The captain recently featured in a hard-fought 2-2 Champions League draw against Bayern Munich, a match where a late Declan Rice equaliser salvaged a point for the Gunners. This followed a catastrophic midweek cup exit where Arteta initially rested the Norwegian against Fleetwood Town before deploying him at the interval with his side trailing, as the Gunners ultimately suffered a stunning penalty shootout elimination at the hands of the League Two side.
Future Negotiations and Squad Depth
Despite the presence of alternative midfield options in Arteta’s squad such as Mikel Merino and Kai Havertz continues to place his absolute trust in Odegaard as the central figure of the team’s project.
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