BREAKING: Arsenal confirm third signing of the summer for Mikel Arteta

Christian Norgaard is now an Arsenal player after completing his transfer from Brentford. The midfielder moves to the Emirates Stadium on a two-year contract with an option for an additional year football.london understands in a deal worth £10million plus a potential £2million in add-ons.

The Denmark international has played an integral role in Brentford establishing themselves as a Premier League club and departs after six years in west London. Having captained the Bees during his time at the club, the 31-year-old brings plenty of English top flight experience to Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side as they target a big 2025/26 campaign which was believed to be a key factor in the Spaniard's preference of Norgaard football.london understands

The signing of Norgaard comes after Thomas Partey departed the Gunners on a free transfer following the conclusion of his contract. Norgaard will now compete with the likes of Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino and new signing Martin Zubimendi for a place in the Arsenal midfield.

The new signing could potentially make his Arsenal debut later this month in Singapore when the club play AC Milan in their first friendly of the summer on Wednesday, July 23. Arteta's men face a further match against Newcastle United four days later in Singapore, before then taking on Tottenham in a North London Derby showdown in Hong Kong on Thursday, July 31.

The Dane's Premier League bow in an Arsenal shirt could potentially come against Manchester United on the opening weekend of the Premier League campaign. The game at Old Trafford is in the calendar for 4:30pm on Sunday, August 17.

Norgaard joins Kepa Arrizabalaga and Zubimendi in making the move to Arsenal for the new season. Further additions are hoped for, including the big-money signing of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP.

Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera could be an addition at centre-back if the Gunners can strike an agreement with the Spanish club for the youngster. Noni Madueke may join from Chelsea, and players such as Eberechi Eze and Rodrygo have also been linked with moves to the Emirates Stadium.

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