Martin Odegaard Archives ⋆ LSU

Oct12022 by JBNo Comments

Fabregas reveals the Arsenal star who reminds him ‘of himself’

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Cesc Fabregas has heaped praise on Martin Odegaard for embracing Arsenal captaincy, saying the Norwegian star reminds him of himself in the club's midfield. Odegaard was named club skipper for the 2022-23 season with Arsenal top of the Premier League heading into the north London derby against Tottenham having won six of their seven matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In 2008, Fabregas succeeded William Gallas as club captain at Arsenal at just 21 and has been impressed with how the new skipper has responded since being handed the armband. ‘I really like his style, I like his intelligence, the way he moves and always finds pockets of space where you can make the difference in football these days,’ Fabregas told BT Sport. ‘He is very tricky and...

Nov162021 by JBNo Comments

Louis van Gaal names the Arsenal player he would want for his Netherlands team

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Louis van Gaal has named Arsenal playmaker Martin Odegaard as the kind of player he would want in his Netherlands team. Netherlands host Norway in their final World Cup qualifier on Wednesday and a victory for the Dutch team would secure their place in Qatar next year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Norway, meanwhile, currently sit third in Group G, level on 18 points with Turkey, and must win the game to stand any chance of securing a spot at the 2022 World Cup. Norway will be without their striker Erling Haaland due to injury but Van Gaal believes Odegaard is more than capable of stepping up in the absence of the Dortmund star. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked by TV2 which Norwegian player he would want...

Sep82021 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal star Martin Odegaard holds crisis talks with Norway teammates

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Arsenal playmaker Martin Odegaard held an emergency meeting with his Norway teammates in response to their poor performances. Norway currently sit third their World Cup qualifying group after they were defeated by Turkey earlier this year. Stale Solbakken’s team also lost to Greece in a friendly and only narrowly beat Luxembourg. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); During this international break, Norway played a 1-1 draw with Netherlands before securing a 2-0 victory over Latvia on Saturday. According to TV2 in Norway, Solbakken addressed the players about their displays but Odegaard, who was appointed captain this year, took the chance to hold a meeting with his teammates without the coaching staff present. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ...

Aug212021 by JBNo Comments

Martin Keown questions Arsenal decision to sign Odegaard & ignore weakness

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Martin Keown has questioned Arsenal’s decision to sign Martin Odegaard permanently, given the weakness that still exists in the club’s squad. The Norwegian midfielder returned to Real Madrid at the end of last campaign after an eye-catching six months in London, hoping to establish himself as an important first team player under Carlo Ancelotti. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Odegaard failed to convince the Italian he was worthy of a place in Madrid’s squad and accepted the chance to return to Arsenal, who announced his return on Friday. The 22-year-old will cost Arsenal around £27m, but Keown feels Arsenal already boast a better player than Odegaard in Smith Rowe and believes Arteta should have been looking to spend money on bolstering his midfield...

Aug182021 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal reach agreement with Real Madrid for Martin Odegaard’s transfer

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Arsenal and Real Madrid are reportedly on the brink of reaching an agreement for the transfer of Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard. The Gunners had been in talks with the Spanish club earlier in the summer over a permanent deal, after Odegaard impressed on loan during the second half of last campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mikel Arteta has remained determined to bring in a playmaker and now Sportsmail claims hands are about to be shaken on a deal worth £30m. The deal is believed to be in the latter stages, with Odegaard set to link up once again with the Arsenal squad in the next couple of days. On Wednesday, Odegaard was absent from Real Madrid's training, while the deal was being discussed. Odegaard could even feature for Arsenal’s ga...

Jul292021 by JBNo Comments

Real Madrid set price for Arsenal to sign Martin Odegaard

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Arsenal would need to spend up to €50 million (£42.5m) in order to sign Martin Odegaard permanently from Real Madrid, according to reports. The Norwegian midfielder made a quick impression during his loan spell with Arsenal last campaign and Mikel Arteta made no secret of his desire to keep the player for another year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Madrid insisted that Odegaard began pre-season with them to allow Carlo Ancelotti to decide whether he would be a part of his first-team plans ahead of the new campaign. Pulisic rates Chelsea’s Premier League title chances ahead of next season Gerrard hits back over Klopp rumours as Liverpool star joins Man Utd Rob Holding tells Arsenal to view Chelsea as a ‘competitive rival’ However, reports in S...

Mar262021 by JBNo Comments

Norway boss gives Martin Odegaard injury update after Arsenal star trains alone

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Norway manager Stale Solbakken says Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard remains a doubt for his nation’s clash with Turkey after suffering an injury in the win over Gibraltar. The player, who is starting to find top form for Arsenal, was substituted at half-time after twisting his ankle, and failed to play on after the incident. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After the match, Solbakken was hopeful that Odegaard’s injury was nothing serious, though he was not involved in Thursday’s post-match training. Although he was seen on the pitch for a brief period, he did not train – instead strolling round the pitches with a physio and his teammate Birger Meling – and he had an individual session in the gym while the squad took part in a game. However, Solbakken...

Mar232021 by JBNo Comments

Odegaard opens up on permanent Arsenal move & his relationship with Arteta

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Martin Odegaard has refused to rule out a permanent transfer to Arsenal and claims ‘stability’ and ‘development’ will be ‘key words’ when he wants to decide his future in the summer. Odegaard moved to Arsenal on loan from Real Madrid in January after struggling for regular playing time under Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid and has quickly become a key player in Arteta’s side. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Calls for Arsenal to sign Odegaard permanently grew louder after he helped drag the London club back from 3-0 down to draw with West Ham in what was an outstanding individual display at the weekend. Arteta has told Arsenal’s board he wants to keep hold of Odegaard beyond this summer and while the 22-year-old insists he’s ignoring speculation over his ...

Mar162021 by JBNo Comments

Arteta sends message to Arsenal over Martin Odegaard’s future

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants to keep Martin Odegaard at the club and has told the board to explore the option of extending his stay at the Emirates. Arteta has been impressed by the young midfielder since his arrival from Real Madrid in the January window and wants to be able to call on him next campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Odegaard has enjoyed a fine week in at Arsenal. He scored a superb goal against Olympiacos in the Europa League before finding the net in the London derby against Tottenham. Arteta wants the Norway skipper to stay and, according to the Daily Mail, the Arsenal boss has told the gunners he wants the club to look at a deal. Arsenal are open to keeping him at the club should finances allow a deal to happen. They would...

Feb182021 by JBNo Comments

Ian Wright reveals Bukayo Saka’s best position & permanent Odegaard move

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Arsenal legend Ian Wright has urged Arteta to keep playing Bukayo Saka on the right flank where he feels the player ‘can do the most damage’ to opposition sides. Saka has established himself as one of the most exciting youngsters in the Premier League over the last two years and his versatility and adaptability has made him a an important player for the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kieran Tierney’s issues with fitness saw Saka fill in at left wing-back for much of last campaign and he produced some outstanding displays in the Scot’s absence. But Wright believes Saka is most effective on the right side of a three in support of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, where he was played in Arsenal's 4-2 win over Leeds United on Sunday. Speaking on Ringer FC’...