The Arsenal superstar emerges as Barcelona's main transfer target; Gunners keen to tie down player to new deal: reports

Captain of Arsenal Martin Odegaard He has reportedly become a target for Spanish giants Barcelona as they solidify their plans for next summer. The Gunners are keen to work out the details of a new deal with the Norway international in a bid to tie him down to the club.

A report from Fichajes (via CaughtOffside) has revealed that Hansi Flick's Barcelona are weighing up a move for Odegaard next summer. They will try to revive their interest in the 26-year-old, who was on their radar as a prodigy in his native Norway in 2014.

Martin Odegaard is under contract with Arsenal until 2028, with 30 months remaining on his current contract at the Emirates. He moved to the Premier League after failing to break into the Real Madrid team following several spells away from the Santiago Bernabéu on loan.

Odegaard was a Barcelona target following his emergence as a teenage star with Stromsgodset, with the club inviting his father and agent to the Camp Nou in November 2014. Negotiations did not go as planned and he ended up joining Real Madrid just two months later, but the Barça have kept a close eye on him.

Barcelona have successfully lured club captains Thierry Henry and Cesc Fàbregas from Arsenal in the past, prompting apprehension from the Premier League over their interest. They will look to hand the Norwegian midfielder a new contract as he remains a valuable star for it Mikel Artetaclub system

Arsenal star beats Barcelona's Yamal, Moukoko to UEFA Champions League record

arsenal Midfielder Max Dowman beat Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal and former Borussia Dortmund star Youssoufa Moukoko with a UEFA Champions League record. The 15-year-old was a second-half substitute for Mikel Arteta's side as they won 3-0 at Slavia Prague on Tuesday.

At 15 years and 308 days, Dowman became the youngest player and the first 15-year-old to appear in Europe's top club competition. The youngster came off the bench in the 73rd minute and replaced Leandro Trossard for the last 17 minutes of the game.

Yamal was 16 years and 68 days old when he first appeared in the competition against Royal Antwerp in 2023, and Moukoko was 50 days younger when he made his debut in 2020. Celestine Babayaro, Rayan Cherki, Alen Halilovic, Youri Tielemans, Francesco Camarda, Warren Zaire-Emery and Charalampos have played other players in the Mav competition. 16.