Paris Saint-Germain have made enquiries for Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard ahead of the summer, but the Gunners don’t wish to sell.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's first goal with teammate Bukayo Saka during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on May 07, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team’s first goal with teammate Bukayo Saka during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on May 07, 2023. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Writing in the Mail+ Transfer Confidential newsletter, Simon Jones reports that Paris Saint-Germain have made surprise soundings for Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard, ahead of the summer window.

However, Jones adds that the move looks doomed, with Odegaard key to Mikel Arteta’s plans and happy in London.

Arsenal have a large summer transfer budget and can add to it with sales, but they don’t want Odegaard to go.

Mikel Arteta’s current captain, Odegaard has a contract with Arsenal until 2025, and the club have an option to extend to 2026.

But Fabrizio Romano recently reported that Arsenal will soon hold negotiations with Odegaard over a new long-term contract.

He added that the Norwegian international loves the club, and Arsenal want him to be part of their long-term project.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2023. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

There’s clearly a desire from Arsenal’s end to capitalise on the current situation, with Odegaard playing well as a starter in an improving Arsenal side preparing for Champions League football.

If everyone is happy with how things are going, now seems like a good time to make Odegaard the next player to extend his deal.

Given the reported interest from PSG, it could be all the more important to sort things out.

Gabriel MartinelliGabriel MagalhaesAaron Ramsdale, and Bukayo Saka have already extended their contracts this season, and Arsenal are also in talks with William Saliba and reportedly preparing to open discussions with Ben White.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates victory in front of their fans after the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Arsenal FC at Craven Cottage on March 12, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates victory in front of their fans after the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Arsenal FC at Craven Cottage on March 12, 2023. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Odegaard made 37 Premier League appearances in Arsenal’s 38 games in 2022/23, starting all 37. Only Ramsdale, Gabriel, and Saka played more of the league campaign.

The midfielder scored 15 goals and provided seven assists in the league, making this his best-ever league goal contributions tally for a season (eclipsing his 18 with Vitesse in 2018/19).