Real Madrid 'not interested in selling Martin Odegaard this summer'

Real Madrid have reportedly made it clear to Arsenal that they have no intention of allowing Martin Odegaard to leave the club on a permanent deal this summer.

The 22-year-old arrived at the Emirates Stadium on loan in January and has been a regular for the Gunners in the second half of the 2020-21 campaign, making 14 appearances in all competitions.

Mikel Arteta's side are allegedly determined to sign the Norway international on a permanent deal in the upcoming market.

However, according to AS, Madrid are 'counting on' Odegaard for the 2021-22 season and will not allow him to leave during this summer's transfer window.

The report claims that Los Blancos view the Norwegian as a fundamental part of their future due to Luka Modric's age and the injury problems that Toni Kroos has suffered this term.

Odegaard, who has only made 11 first-team appearances for Zinedine Zidane's side, has a contract at the Bernabeu until June 2023.