Arsenal has surprisingly decided to allow a key player to leave for the right amount.

Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, is considering a surprising move in the upcoming transfer window. It has been reported that the club is willing to let go of one of Arteta's most trusted players if they receive a suitable offer. This news comes right after their successful Premier League title win, but Arteta and the club's hierarchy are not resting on their laurels.

They are already planning to strengthen the squad in order to defend their title and compete in the Champions League. After their defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest last month, Arteta himself admitted that he would prefer to have a team that can match their opponents' attacking prowess, rather than relying solely on their defensive skills. As we continue to witness amazing moments in the ongoing World Cup like Lionel Messi's hat-trick, Cape Verde's heroics, and the passionate Scottish fans, it's clear that this tournament is one for the books.

Don't want to miss any updates? Sign up for our daily newsletter to stay updated on all the World Cup action. In line with their goal of building a strong team, Arsenal is looking to sign Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers and is also considering moves for Julian Alvarez and Bradley Barcola.

However, in order to acquire their top targets, they will need to sell some of their current first-team players. Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, and Christian Norgaard are all attracting interest from other clubs, and according to the BBC's Sami Mokbel on the Latte Firm podcast, Arsenal's captain Martin Odegaard may also be deemed surplus to requirements. Odegaard's arrival at Arsenal, initially on loan from Real Madrid five years ago, was a major step in Arteta's revolution at the club.

He was even appointed as captain after Granit Xhaka's departure and became a key figure both on and off the pitch. However, injuries have affected his performance, especially after fracturing his ankle while playing for Norway in September 2024. Last summer, Arsenal signed Eberechi Eze to add more creativity to their forward line, and after a slow start, he made a significant impact in the team alongside Odegaard.

With Odegaard missing a total of 30 matches for both club and country last season due to various injuries, it seems that Arsenal is now willing to part ways with him. There have been rumors of Bayern Munich and PSG showing interest in the 27-year-old, and Arsenal is looking to make a profit from the £30 million they paid to sign him from Real Madrid. Even Arsenal legend Paul Merson has doubts about Odegaard's future with the club and wouldn't be surprised if they decide to sell their captain in the summer transfer window.

"It's madness for me to say this, but they might consider selling Martin Odegaard," Merson said on The Sports Agents. "But I still believe there will be many teams interested in him. When you play in his position, you need pace in your front line.

It's essential." What are your thoughts on this potential transfer? Share your comments below and don't forget to add Metro as a preferred source on Google for more updates.