Arsenal latest: Martin Odegaard agrees deal with Man City star as Gunners eye £52m signing

football.london takes a look at two of the latest stories involving Arsenal

Arsenal find themselves at a crucial point in the season as the pressure builds for Mikel Arteta and his squad.

Following their FA Cup clash with Wigan Athletic, the Gunners' focus now shifts back to Premier League matters. A midweek trip to Wolves awaits on Wednesday evening, where the table-toppers will be keen to return to form after barely escaping with a win when the teams last met in December

Arteta's side have appeared vulnerable of late in the league, squandering five points in total across recent fixtures against Manchester United and Brentford. This suggests significant room for improvement as sporting director Andrea Berta maps out his strategy for the upcoming summer transfer window.

Yet, despite Manchester City breathing down their necks, the north London side remain top of the Premier League table. And football.london now examines two of the most recent developments concerning Arsenal.

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Odegaard and Haaland’s agreement

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has revealed his unspoken agreement with Manchester City's Erling Haaland as the Premier League title battle between the two sides intensifies. Both Odegaard and Haaland are vital figures for Norway and share a strong friendship away from football.

Competing for their respective clubs has naturally pitted them against each other as rivals in recent years. Nevertheless, the Norway and Arsenal skipper insists this season’s title race won't impact their friendship, as they're capable of setting aside club allegiances when together.

Speaking to FourFourTwo, Odegaard explained: "We’re really relaxed about it. He knows, I know, everyone knows that we’re competing against each other. That's just the way it is. But when it comes to the national team or even outside of football, we don't really talk about it at all.

"We’re just normal friends. We talk about other things or about the national team when we’re together. We don't really speak about football that much. It’s very relaxed and we're good friends and that's how it should be.

"Whatever happens during the game stays out on the pitch. That’s one of the nice things about football. You give everything, you leave everything out there, then you move on. We focus on ourselves, on the things that we can control."

Following the conclusion of this season, Odegaard will join forces with Haaland in the Norway squad for this summer's World Cup. Norway's strong qualifying campaign and the pair’s heroics saw them end a 28‑year absence from a major tournament.

Arsenal scouting £52m star

Another one of Odegaard’s Norway team-mates, Antonio Nusa, is reportedly being pursued by Arsenal. A report from Fussball Daten claims the Gunners have sent scouts on several occasions to watch the RB Leipzig winger.

The 20-year-old, who moved to the Bundesliga side at the beginning of last season, has also attracted interest from Aston Villa and Newcastle. However, the Gunners, who are known to be in the market for a left winger, could potentially secure his signature with an offer ranging between £43million and £52m

Nusa has registered seven goals in 20 caps for Norway and is expected to feature in this summer's World Cup. His price could increase if Odegaard and company have a successful tournament in America.

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