Here is your Arsenal morning digest for March 24
Arsenal face switch blow in Odegaard chase
Arsenal’s pursuit of Martin Odegaard has suffered a setback with Real Madrid reportedly claiming that the participant is ‘basic’ to their future.
The on-loan playmaker has impressed since his short-term swap to the Emirates in January, with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta eager to retain his companies.
However, regardless of failing to nail down a beginning spot at the Bernabeu beforehand, the Spanish giants are mentioned to be eager on bringing the Norweigian star back to the membership at the top of his mortgage.
The Madrid hierarchy have been simply as impressed with the 22-year-old’s performances on mortgage and count on his long run future to be at the membership.
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FIFA choice may trigger Arsenal to rethink midfielder pursuit
Arsenal could also be compelled to suppose twice over a potential transfer for midfield goal Yves Bissouma this summer season.
The Brighton star has reportedly been earmarked as a potential acquisition for Mikel Arteta’s facet when the switch window opens.
However, the Mali worldwide can be absent for 2 months subsequent season taking part in for his nation following the choice to play the Africa Cup of Nations in February 2020.
The preliminary plan was for the match to happen in the summertime nonetheless, this has been introduced ahead, which means this absence must be factored into any strategy for the participant.
Xhaka hits back at criticism
Granit Xhaka believes the criticism he receives as an Arsenal participant is unfair compared to his teammates.
The midfielder usually finds himself within the firing line on account of errors on the pitch as properly as his disciplinary report.
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Xhaka got here in for heavy criticism particularly following a purple card in December’s loss to Burnley after lashing out at an opponent.
“There are different gamers who get purple playing cards, however they don’t get criticised as a lot as I do,” he advised Swiss publication Blick whereas on International obligation.
“That doesn’t damage me. I can deal with it, and this time I got here back even stronger, which many individuals didn’t count on.”
