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The Sun
2 days ago
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- The Sun
Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Sesko ‘talks scheduled', Nico Williams ‘reluctant' to move, Madrid planning Zubimendi SWOOP
Gaard of honour Martin Odegaard got an assist for Erling Haaland as Norway beat Italy 3-0 on Friday night. The Norwegians have won all three of their World Cup qualifying games so far, scoring 12 goals in the process. And with five assists, Odegaard tops the assist charts so far. Gunners supporters hope bringing in a striker like Benjamin Sesko will get the best out their skipper once again, with one saying: "Almost as if having an elite striker in front of him helped a bit with his supposed lack of creativity."
The Sun
4 days ago
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- The Sun
Arsenal fans expecting '30 assists a year with Sesko' after Martin Odegaard's sublime pass to Haaland for Norway goal
ARSENAL fans are banking on Martin Odegaard to bag 30 assists next season, after seeing him partnered up with a "proper top-tier cf". Odegaard, 26, struggled to find his best form for the Gunners after returning from a major ankle injury. 5 5 5 5 5 Part of the reason for that lack of form was due to Arsenal being without a recognised frontman for much of the season. Kai Havertz was preferred in striker role by Mikel Arteta when available, but when he suffered a season-ending injury in February the Gunners opted to play Mikel Merino there. Merino, to his credit, performed well, but fans of the north London club still called for them to sign a top tier striker to get winning major honours again, rather than having near misses. Arsenal transfer chiefs are said to be working to find that player, with Benjamin Sesko heavily linked with a transfer to the Emirates from RB Leipzig. Sesko, 22, has a similar profile to Manchester City ace Erling Haaland. Fans watching Norway 's World Cup qualifier with Italy on Friday had the chance to see Odegaard in action with Haaland. And it's safe to say the link-up has raised expectations among the Arsenal faithful for next season. With the score already 2-0 after goals from Alexander Sorloth and Antonio Nusa, Odegaard picked up the ball in midfield in the 42nd minute. He then spotted an expertly-timed run from Haaland and played a perfectly weighted pass into the 24-year-old's path. Haaland then dribbled the ball around Champions League winning goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma before squeezing the ball into an empty net. Arsenal fans reacting to the goal on social media were thrilled to see Odegaard's contribution. One fan said: "He's feasting this season with Sesko. He finally gets a runner." A second said: "Teta needs to give the man willing runners." A third added: "He'd have 30 assists a season with a proper top-tier cf." Another said: "All he needs is a big striker." A fifth said: "Sesko is gonn eat nice." A sixth wrote: "See that vision. Sesko will cook." The most recent reports suggested Sesko would cost around £60million, despite his club wanting to bag £85m for him. Elsewhere, they have been linked with a and Chelsea outcast Kepa Arrizabalaga as they eye a back-up for David Raya. Norway's win tonight also put them in a strong position at the top of Group I, with three wins in as many games.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Arsenal fans expecting '30 assists a year with Sesko' after Martin Odegaard's sublime pass to Haaland for Norway goal
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ARSENAL fans are banking on Martin Odegaard to bag 30 assists next season, after seeing him partnered up with a "proper top-tier cf". Odegaard, 26, struggled to find his best form for the Gunners after returning from a major ankle injury. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up Odegaard with an assist after well timed pass for Haaland. — AfcVIP⁴⁹ (@VipArsenal) June 6, 2025 6 Martin Odegaard expertly combined with Erling Haaland as Norway beat Italy 3-0 Credit: Reuters 6 Odegaard played a lovely pass into Haaland Credit: X 6 The midfielder waited for Haaland to run before playing the ball Credit: X 6 Haaland then got on the end of it, rounded the goalkeeper and slotted home Credit: X 6 And Arsenal fans are licking their lips to see what Odegaard could do with transfer target Benjamin Sesko Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 Part of the reason for that lack of form was due to Arsenal being without a recognised frontman for much of the season. Kai Havertz was preferred in striker role by Mikel Arteta when available, but when he suffered a season-ending injury in February the Gunners opted to play Mikel Merino there. Merino, to his credit, performed well, but fans of the north London club still called for them to sign a top tier striker to get winning major honours again, rather than having near misses. Arsenal transfer chiefs are said to be working to find that player, with Benjamin Sesko heavily linked with a transfer to the Emirates from RB Leipzig. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL COUPLE GOALS Declan Rice and Wag make rare public appearance after abuse from cruel trolls Sesko, 22, has a similar profile to Manchester City ace Erling Haaland. Fans watching Norway's World Cup qualifier with Italy on Friday had the chance to see Odegaard in action with Haaland. And it's safe to say the link-up has raised expectations among the Arsenal faithful for next season. With the score already 2-0 after goals from Alexander Sorloth and Antonio Nusa, Odegaard picked up the ball in midfield in the 42nd minute. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK He then spotted an expertly-timed run from Haaland and played a perfectly weighted pass into the 24-year-old's path. Haaland then dribbled the ball around Champions League winning goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma before squeezing the ball into an empty net. 'Captain on and off the pitch' - Fans love Arsenal star Martin Odegaard's classy gesture on international duty Arsenal fans reacting to the goal on social media were thrilled to see Odegaard's contribution. One fan said: "He's feasting this season with Sesko. He finally gets a runner." A second said: "Teta needs to give the man willing runners." A third added: "He'd have 30 assists a season with a proper top-tier cf." Another said: "All he needs is a big striker." A fifth said: "Sesko is gonn eat nice." A sixth wrote: "See that vision. Sesko will cook." The most recent reports suggested Sesko would cost around £60million, despite his club wanting to bag £85m for him. Elsewhere, they have been linked with a blockbuster move for Real Madrid star Rodrygo and Chelsea outcast Kepa Arrizabalaga as they eye a back-up for David Raya. Norway's win tonight also put them in a strong position at the top of Group I, with three wins in as many games. Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates
Daily Mirror
03-06-2025
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- Daily Mirror
Martin Odegaard's true colours emerge as team-mate details unseen gesture
Martin Odegaard's work with Arsenal is done until next season but the midfielder has a major responsibility with Norway, captaining them during their World Cup qualifiers Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has been hailed for setting the perfect example on and off the pitch within the Norwegian national team. Odegaard, 26, captains his country just like the Gunners and is charged with leading his nation to their first World Cup since 1998. The midfielder has provided four assists in two games as Norway bid to qualify for the 2026 edition, helping them take maximum points. Odegaard, who also scored and assisted in Arsenal's final two games of the Premier League season, will lead his team-mates out against Italy on Friday in a match which could define their qualifying campaign. Another star performance would go a long way towards Norway taking command of Group I on the road to the United States, Canada and Mexico, with the reverse fixture in Italy to be played on the final matchday. But it's not just on the pitch where the 26-year-old is admired. Having been appointed Norway's captain at the age of 22, just months before he was given the armband by Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, Odegaard has grown 'enormously' into a leader. International team-mate Kristian Thorstvedt has revealed an unseen gesture which shows the Odegaard's true colours. Thorstvedt told Norwegian outlet NRK about how the former Real Madrid star picked up everyone's litter after a game of cards at the team hotel. "When we were finished, everyone left their trash," Thorstvedt explained. "Then Martin was left there cleaning up after the whole group. "When I see that, I'm impressed. Well, it should go without saying, but it's just little things like that that make Martin a leader." Odegaard was asked about the incident and, looking slightly embedded, said: "We were playing cards, and it didn't look so good afterwards, so we went to the trash can. I don't know if it's that extremely impressive, but it happened." It wasn't the first time Odegaard has taken it upon himself to tidy up on behalf of others. After Norway thrashed Irsael 4-2 in March, a game in which he provided a hat-trick of assists, the Norwegian FA released footage of Odegaard going around the locker room and cleaning up after his team-mates. Is Martin Odegaard the best midfielder in the Premier League? Let us know your pick in the comments section. National manager Stale Solbakken reacted by saying: "That's how you can sum him up. If you look at how he praised Torbjorn Heggem along the way, a player who played a big international match for the first time as a centre-back. "That he got a pat on the back just for taking out an Israel player in the box... That's kind of how Martin is. That's why he's captain. He has grown enormously in that role now. The man we see today is not the man who was given the captain's armband three or four years ago." Manchester City winger Oscar Bobb also praised Odegaard's people skills, saying: "He is incredibly good. And the way he brings people into the group, even though he plays for Arsenal, is captain there and such a big star. "He is so good with people and really takes the young and new ones in in a good way. And it is a pleasure to play with him."
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"He talks too much" – Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard picks worst teammate to be trapped in a lift with
Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard recently enjoyed a light-hearted and open interview, giving supporters a unique insight into the atmosphere in the dressing room at the Gunners. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Famed for his cool head on the pitch and his intelligent footballing brain, Odegaard has shown his funnier side with this lighthearted Q&A. While the Norwegian skipper didn't hold back, especially when it came to picking out who he'd least like to be stuck in a lift with, or naming his best pals at Arsenal, or his future assistant manager. Ukrainian left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko talks the most Asked which of his teammates he'd least like to be stuck in a lift with, Odegaard faculty named poor old Oleksandr Zinchenko. 'He speaks too much,' the Arsenal captain laughed, clearly in love with the Ukrainian left-back and coasting off his energy. To make things even more fun, Odegaard added that Zinchenko not only talks a lot, but he also talks fast. Even with the kidding, it's clear they are the best of friends, the comment is more teasing than catty. The interview provided a fascinating insight into the characters that inhabit Mikel Arteta's squad and also served as a timely reminder that, beyond all the tactics and congested fixtures list, there's some serious lols and chemistry in the Arsenal changeroom. Best friend at Arsenal and future manager plans When Martin Odegaard was asked about his best friend at the club, he was quick to point out that he has a good relationship with most of the players, but Kai Havertz is the one. The two have forged a deep understanding, not just in Arsenal's midfield, but well beyond it. Indeed, when posed a hypothetical about which one player he would want as an assistant coach in 2050, Odegaard didn't blink: Kai Havertz. It's a measure of Odegaard's respect for him — he was a Real Madrid player, too, and if he is here on loan, he is in London to serve as an equal, not a subordinate — and it's a sign of just how settled Havertz has become at Arsenal since leaving Chelsea. Add a sense of humour, friendship, and forward-thinking to your Arsenal team culture , and Odegaard's interview underlines the one gripping the soul of Arsenal this season. Also Read:
