Former Gunners Martin Keown questions Arsenal’s move for Odegaard.
The Norwegian midfielder permanently joined the North London club after spending a six-month loan at the Emirates last season.
The Gunners has been pretty active this transfer window with the acquisitions of Albert Sambi Lokonga, Nuno Tavares, Ben White and Aaron Ramsdale.
Former Gunners defender Martin Keown believes Arsenal should have spent big on a central midfielder instead of Odegaard.
Keown said: “Odegaard came in after Boxing Day. Yes, the results improved largely. He played 16 times, nine starts, five (substitute appearances), one goal two assists.
“I think [Emile] Smith Rowe is a better player in that position. But if the manager feels this Odegaard can bring something extra to the group then time will tell again.
“I don’t think though that he’s a world-class player but I do think he’s a promising player.
“The other signings, it’s still too early to say. Lokonga in midfield played OK the other night.
“I would’ve thought that’s where the money should have been spent, big money in that central midfield position.”
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