Arsenal are moving towards a significant contract conversation over Martin Odegaard, with Bayern Munich and Juventus both tracking developments around the club captain. The Norway international remains central to Mikel Arteta’s plans, but with his current deal due to expire in June 2028, attention is already turning to what comes next.
According to Caught Offside, Arsenal have begun informal discussions over an extension, a logical step given Odegaard’s standing at the Emirates Stadium. There is no immediate alarm, and there is no indication of formal negotiations between clubs, but the situation is now established enough to be watched carefully over the next 12 months.
Bayern Munich interest remains active
Bayern Munich’s long-running admiration is a relevant part of the picture. The report states that Bayern have “maintained contact with his representatives over several years”, and that the German champions are among the clubs keeping close tabs on his position. It is also claimed that Odegaard “can imagine playing for the Bundesliga champions at some stage.”
That said, there is an important qualifier. He is “not currently considered one of their priority transfer targets”, which lowers the immediate temperature. Juventus are also mentioned, though their interest appears less advanced and there is no strong suggestion of a bid being prepared.
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Martin Odegaard value to Mikel Arteta
Inside Arsenal, the stance appears straightforward. Odegaard is not only the captain, he is also one of Arteta’s key creative references and a major part of the team’s pressing structure. Arteta has already underlined his importance, saying: “That’s the Martin we know and we love; he is our captain. We need to keep giving him the ball and letting things happen.”
That quote captures Arsenal’s internal view. Few players combine leadership, technical control and tactical discipline in the way Odegaard does. Replacing that profile would be…
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