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Bayern Munich want Martin Ødegaard, who could leave Arsenal in the summer

Riana Gegiu

30 October 2026, 12:30

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Martin Odegaard could leave Arsenal at the end of the season, with Bayern Munich the main option for the Norwegian midfielder. The 27-year-old footballer will enter the final year of his contract with the London club, and the Bavarians intend to take advantage of the situation.

According to Sky Sport Germany, Odegaard would like to leave Arsenal if he fails to reach an agreement to extend his contract. In this case, the English club would consider selling him in the summer to avoid subsequently losing him without a transfer fee.

There have been constant contacts between Odegaard and Bayern in recent years, but the transfer did not materialize. Now, the German champions' interest seems more serious, especially amid uncertainty regarding the future of Arsenal's captain. His market value is estimated at 80 million euros by Transfermarkt.

Bayern and Arsenal recently met in the UEFA Champions League, with the match ending in a 2-2 draw.

Context: Bayern are going through a period of technical uncertainty and medical problems ahead of the summer

Before transfer discussions intensified, Bayern München announced that coach Vincent Kompany was recovering after collapsing during a training session with the reserve team on October 23. Assistant coach Aaron Danks said that Kompany’s condition was gradually improving, but that no clear timeframe had been set for his return, so he took over some of the technical responsibilities.

During the same period, Bayern was also affected by uncertainties regarding players: goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and midfielder Jamal Musiala remained “still doubtful,” while other names such as Minjae Kim and Aleksandar Pavlović were close to returning.