Arsenal agree deal for Christian Norgaard – Fabrizio Romano

Arsenal have struck a deal with Brentford for midfielder Christian Norgaard, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Earlier on Wednesday, news emerged that the Gunners had opened talks with the Bees for their captain as a potential replacement for Thomas Partey, who is set to depart Arsenal when his contract expires at the end of the month.

Partey has refused to accept the North London club’s extension offer and will leave as a free agent on 30 June. Despite the imminent signing of Martin Zubimendi, Arsenal feel that they need to add another player as Jorginho has also left the club.

Norgaard is viewed as a low-cost, Premier League-proven option, and the Denmark international is desperate to move in what is a summer of huge changes at Brentford, with head coach Thomas Frank having already departed for Tottenham.

It was initially reported that Brentford were unwilling to accept Arsenal’s €11 million bid for the 31-year-old, but Fabrizio Romano now reports that a deal has been agreed.

Arsenal close in Norgaard deal

Personal terms with Norgaard are not an issue as the Denmark international is keen to join Arsenal and play in the Champions League next season.

The midfielder has received the green light from Brentford to complete his transfer to Arsenal, and he will now prepare for his medical with the Gunners.

Norgaard will be another huge loss for Brentford, who are also set to sell Bryan Mbeumo this summer. Man Utd are in advanced talks to sign the attacker, while Frank and Spurs have also expressed an interest.

Norgaard was named captain of Brentford in 2023 and made just short of 200 appearances for the Bees. The Dane chipped in with 13 goals and 18 assists in his 196 outings.

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