A former Arsenal academy striker is on the move again after a short spell in Scotland, with a permanent deal now agreed and another chapter beginning in Scandinavia.
Former Arsenal youngster Nikolaj Moller has completed another move after Dundee United sold him to Norwegian top flight side Sandefjord for a six figure fee, bringing a swift end to his spell at Tannadice.
Moller, 23, endured a difficult six months in Scotland, scoring once in 20 appearances, a goal in the 2-0 Scottish Cup win over Ayr United, and struggling for form.
Dundee United confirmed his departure in a statement which read: “Dundee United can today confirm the departure of Nikolaj Moller, who has joined Eliteserien side Sandefjord Fotball on a permanent transfer for an undisclosed fee. Everyone at Dundee United would like to thank Nikolaj for his efforts in tangerine, as we wish him the very best of luck for the future.”
Sandefjord’s sporting director Matteus Bardsen welcomed the signing, saying: “Nikolaj fits the profile we are looking for well. He is big and strong, good at counterattacking and wins an extremely large number of headers. In addition, he scores a lot in the box when he gets the opportunity.
“We believe that Nikolaj fits very well into our system and that he will contribute to many goals for us this year. The potential is indisputable and we will work hard together as a team and club so that he reaches his full potential here in Sandefjord.”
Moller added: “I’m really looking forward to meeting my new teammates, playing football with everyone and learning the style of play here in Sandefjord. I’m looking forward to scoring goals and getting assists.
“I’m very happy to be here and have heard a lot of good things about the club. I’m going to give 110% in training every day and I’m looking forward to playing in front of the fans!”
Arsenal signed Moller from Malmo in October 2020 for a fee reported to be between £450,000 and £500,000, recruiting the 6ft 4in Swede primarily for the under 23 side rather than the senior squad under Mikel Arteta. He trained with the first team on occasion, but did not make a competitive senior appearance and instead developed through a series of loan moves.
Temporary spells with Viktoria Koln in Germany and Den Bosch in the Netherlands were followed by a permanent transfer to St Gallen in the summer of 2023.
Further time in Norway with Stromsgodset on loan preceded his return to Britain with Dundee United in August 2025, where he signed a two-year deal with an option that could have kept him there until 2028.
However, by early 2026 that chapter had already closed. Dundee United agreed to sell the former Arsenal youngster for a reported fee of around £700,000 plus add ons, with Moller now returning to the Eliteserien.