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22nd January 2021
02:28pm GMT

Though it was widely assumed Odegaard fancied a return to Sociedad, it now seems Arsenal are his most likely destination for the remainder of the season.
According to football.london, Arsenal's technical director, Edu, has been in discussions with the player and his father in recent days and has convinced the still-only-22-year-old that a six-month spell in London is just what he needs.
The Norwegian could arrive at The Emirates within days, but the deal is not expected to include an option for Arsenal to make the move permanent come the end of the season - as is the case with other Real loanee, Dani Ceballos.
Reports in Spain have claimed Odegaard has grown tired of the situation under Zidane in Madrid, but with the Frenchman's long-term future as manager in danger following Real's humiliating Copa del Rey defeat at minnows Alcoyano on Wednesday night, it's almost certain the youngster will use the loan move to stake a claim to a starting berth at the Bernabeu next season.
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