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Arsenal may sell Martin Ødegaard next summer if contract talks fail
Arsenal is trying to extend captain Martin Ødegaard’s contract, which currently runs until 2028.
The 27-year-old Norwegian midfielder has reportedly been in contact with Bayern Munich over several years and could imagine joining the German club.
Ødegaard is settled at Arsenal, and a new deal is described as the likeliest outcome.
Arsenal may consider selling him next summer if he does not agree to an extension, rather than risk losing him without a fee when his contract nears its end.
Bayern’s interest is not yet a priority transfer plan, and other leading European clubs are also said to be monitoring him.
Ødegaard helped Arsenal win their first Premier League title since 2004 and reach the Champions League final last season.
The next step is contract negotiations, while Arsenal continues its season as it prepares to visit Liverpool on Sunday.
Arsenal would consider selling captain Martin Ødegaard next summer if he does not agree to a contract extension.
His current deal runs until 2028, and the club wants to avoid losing him on a free transfer.
Reports say Bayern Munich has been in contact with Ødegaard’s representatives over several years, and he could imagine playing for the German club.
Arsenal and Ødegaard have held initial talks about extending his contract, with a new deal described as the most likely outcome.
The 27-year-old has scored four goals and provided one assist in the 2026/27 campaign.
- Who
- Arsenal and its captain Martin Ødegaard. Bayern Munich is reported to be interested.
- What
- Arsenal may sell Ødegaard next summer if he does not agree to a contract extension.
- When
- The potential sale would be next summer. Ødegaard’s current contract runs until 2028.
- Where
- Arsenal, in north London; Bayern Munich is based in Germany.
- Why
- Arsenal wants to avoid Ødegaard entering the final year of his contract and leaving on a free transfer.
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Injury issues and a downturn in form raised uncertainty about Ødegaard’s future at Arsenal.
Ødegaard captained Arsenal to their first Premier League title since 2004, according to the articles.
Arsenal held initial talks with Ødegaard about extending his contract beyond 2028.
Arsenal would consider selling him if no agreement is reached on a new contract.
- Current contract
- Runs until 2028
- Potential sale
- Next summer, if no new agreement is reached
- Reported interested club
- Bayern Munich
- Age
- 27
- 2026/27 campaign
- Four goals and one assist
- Arsenal transfer from Real Madrid
- Ødegaard joined permanently in 2021