Arsenal are very optimistic about a positive outcome to Martin Odegaard’s contract negotiations, with the player likely to extend.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Martin Odegaard is very happy with Arsenal and likely to extend his contract with the club, with the Gunners now planning to step up negotiations.

“Odegaard is in love with Arsenal, and Arsenal are in love with Odegaard, so the feeling is mutual that they will continue together for a long time,” Romano told Caught Offside.

“Odegaard is club captain, and an important player on and off the pitch.

“Arsenal are now planning to continue contract negotiations with Odegaard in the next weeks and months, in order to get a new deal done, following the fine work they did to tie down other star players such as Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, Aaron Ramsdale, and Reiss Nelson in recent months.

“Now it’s time for Odegaard – and Arsenal are very optimistic about a positive outcome to this story, with the Norwegian likely to sign a new long-term deal with an improved salary. We’re just waiting for the negotiations to continue in the next weeks and months.

“In terms of other clubs potentially monitoring Odegaard’s situation, honestly, there’s nothing to report, nothing for them to monitor because Odegaard is very happy at Arsenal. He’s already playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world, so there’s no reason to change, in my opinion.”

Football insider Team News and Ticks recently reported that talks were ongoing on contract extensions for Ben White and Martin Odegaard, with nothing agreed yet, but negotiations heading in the right direction.

The same source warned not to expect anything imminently, explaining that it will probably be a while before any announcements.

Before that, Charles Watts had told TEAMtalk earlier in the summer that White and Odegaard would be the next two players in line for contract extensions, before adding in August that talks were underway.

Odegaard is considered integral to Mikel Arteta’s side, and Arsenal are reportedly really starting to step up talks with his agent now.

There’s no rush at this stage, and conversations could drag on throughout the season, but Arsenal want to reward their club captain for his performances and they’re in contact with his camp to make it happen.

The Gunners captain has a contract with Arsenal until 2025, though the club have an option to extend it to 2026.