Real Madrid unwilling to sell Martin Odegaard after injury blow, Arsenal hopes dashed

Real Madrid are unwilling to sell Martin Odegaard after Toby Kroos injury. Arsenal hopes to sign the Norwegian has been dashed.

Martin Odegaard-Arsenal
Martin Odegaard-Arsenal

Martin Odegaard has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid this summer, but the injury sustained by Toni Kroos could have an impact on the Norwegian’s future.

According to reportsArsenal were keen on signing the midfielder permanently after an impressive loan spell last year, but the La Liga giants have ruled out his departure for now.

Toni Kroos recently sustained an injury, and the German international will be out for a month with a groin tear.

Carlo Ancelotti has now decided to hold onto players like Martin Odegaard and Dani Ceballos.

Odegaard has a contract at Real Madrid until the summer of 2023, and the Spanish outfit were thought to be keen on selling him for the right price this summer.

A move to Arsenal was definitely on the cards, with the Gunners looking to add more creativity in the final third.

It will be interesting to see if Arsenal decide to switch targets now. It is important for Mikel Arteta to add more quality and depth to his attacking unit. If they cannot sign Odegaard from Real Madrid, they should look to bring in another attacking midfielder who can improve them.

The Londoners have been linked with Houssem Aouar from Lyon in the past, and it will be interesting to see who they end up signing eventually.

As for Odegaard, he will be hoping to play regular first-team football next season, and if Real Madrid decide to keep him around, they will have to give him ample opportunities to showcase his talents.