Arsenal are very likely to be active in market to sign midfielders. They are showing interest in one Danish superstar who is highly versatile. In addition, the player is young and proven in Premier League.
Gunners are set to lose Thomas Partey and Jorginho for free at the end of the season. This will open up huge space in midfield and will need quick replacement. In addition, they are also keen to find backup for Martin Odegaard.
Odegaard who is club captain was injured this season and it affected very much to the North London club. Hence, they are now focused on having a good squad depth and have already one player in sights as replacement for Odegaard.
Arsenal showing interest in young Danish playmaker
According to Football Transfers, Gunners are admirers of Mikkel Damsgaard. They are keeping tabs on him as potential backup for Martin Odegaard.
Damsgaard is 24 years old and plays for Brentford. He can play in variety of positions in midfield – central midfielder, attacking midfielder, left midfielder. In addition, he can even play as left winger.
Damsgaard is having a great season with Brentford right now. He has scored 2 goals and picked 7 assists 20 Premier League games so far. Lastly, the 24 year old has already made 31 appearances for Denmark national team.
Damsgaard can be an quality backup for club captain Odegaard. In addition, he can even replace Martinelli from the starting lineup. Lastly, he can even form a solid midfield pairing with Declan Rice.
Damsgaard is currently rated at €15 million and is tied to Brentford until 2027. The Bees are very happy with him and hence will demand a hefty fee for parting ways with him. However, Gunners have the financial muscle to get the deal over the line but they need to convince the 24 year old first.
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