Odegaard has admitted that he has tried not to consider Arsenal coming so near successful the top-flight for the primary time in 19 years. He stated whereas on worldwide responsibility: “I’ve tried to not see a lot of that stuff there, as a result of it nonetheless stings," Odegaard said. "I strive to not assume an excessive amount of about it. Even although we delivered an excellent season for a very long time, I'm left with a bitter feeling."

Meanwhile, Arsenal are reportedly near finishing the signings of Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber. A club-record £105million deal will see England ace Rice be part of from West Ham to bolster the Gunners’ midfield, the place he'll play alongside Odegaard. 

Timber is broadly anticipated to affix from Ajax in a £40m change. Arsenal have additionally allowed Granit Xhaka to affix Bayer Leverkusen for £21.5m, releasing up area on the wage invoice for Arteta to make additional big-money additions.