Mikel Arteta told to ignore Maddison and pursue Odegaard instead

Arsenal advised to sign Martin Odegaard and stop pursuing Maddison.

According to various reports, Arsenal are pursuing a deal for Leicester City midfielder James Maddison who is reportedly worth £60million.

Instead, they are advised by Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol to pursue Odegaard who made 20 appearances for the Gunners last season during his loan spell.

Arsenal are in the market for a creative midfielder with Odegaard and Maddison being their only viable options.

Solhekol said to Sky Sports: “Maddison is not the only player Arsenal are looking at. They’re keeping an eye on Martin Odegaard’s situation at Real Madrid where he has two years left on his contract.

“He spent the second half of last season at the Emirates but Odegaard went back to Madrid and said he wanted to fight for a place in the side under Carlo Ancelotti.

“There could yet be a situation where Real would allow him to go and Arsenal would be interested. Compared to a Maddison deal, this one would be a lot cheaper and easier to do. It wouldn’t cost them in the region of £60m-£70m.”

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