Arsenal and Christian Nørgaard Agree Personal Terms Ahead of Possible Transfer

Arsenal have agreed on personal terms with Brentford midfielder Christian Nørgaard. The Denmark international is eager to join the club. Arsenal and Brentford are in talks to complete a deal worth around €10 million.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Christian Nørgaard, 31, wants to move from Brentford to Arsenal this summer. Arsenal have made a bid of about €11 million for him. Nørgaard has told Brentford he wants to transfer. Arsenal are changing their midfield after Jorginho left for Flamengo and Thomas Partey’s contract is uncertain.

Arsenal are also close to signing Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad. Nørgaard is considered an experienced option to add depth and leadership to the squad.

According to a previous report we published, Arsenal paid above Martin Zubimendi’s €60 million release clause for favorable payment terms.

ARSENAL AND BRENTFORD: SEASON SO FAR

Arsenal finished the 2024/25 Premier League season in second place. Their midfield has changed with Jorginho leaving and Partey’s future uncertain. Nørgaard was a key player for Brentford last season, making over 30 Premier League appearances as captain. Brentford finished in the middle of the table, but their squad is set to change as their captain prepares to leave.

According to a previous report we published, Manchester United made a significant new bid for Bryan Mbeumo after his 20-goal season.

WHAT COMES NEXT?

Arsenal will continue negotiations with Brentford to finalize the transfer. If the deal goes through, Nørgaard will provide proven Premier League experience and strengthen Mikel Arteta’s midfield options during a period of change. Arsenal’s first match of the new Premier League season will be important as they aim to stay competitive at the top of the table. Brentford will need to find a replacement for their captain as they face a difficult start to their season, looking to improve their standings and distance themselves from the lower half of the table.

According to a previous report we published, Arsenal are willing to sell Thomas Partey this summer as part of their midfield overhaul.