Out of favour Arsenal midfielder could join Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace are one of the clubs interested in Christian Norgaard this summer, but the Arsenal midfielder could still choose to stay where he is.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Christian Norgaard of Arsenal n action during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between Arsenal FC and FC Kairat Almaty at Arsenal Stadium on January 28, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) — Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Mads Glenn Wehlast reports for Bold.dk that Arsenal are willing to listen to bids for Christian Norgaard this summer, and Crystal Palace are one of the potential destinations for the midfielder.

There’s been sporadic interest from other English clubs, but Palace obviously have the advantage of allowing Norgaard to remain in London.

The report adds that Norgaard could still choose to stay at Arsenal. He knows his role in the squad, and that game time will be limited, but that option remains on the table.

Viktor Gyoekeres, Martin Odegaard and Christian Norgaard of Arsenal pose for a photograph the Premier League trophy as players of Arsenal celebrate, as they are crowned the Champions of the Premier League for the 2025/26 Season, after the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal — Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images For Premier League

The update comes amid claims from the UAE that Norgaard is in talks with UAE Pro League side Al Jazira Club over a possible transfer, though those reports are yet to be confirmed in the English or Danish media.

Norgaard only joined Arsenal from Brentford in 2025, and he became a Premier League winner in his first season with the Gunners, as well as making his first appearances in the Champions League.

But the other side of the story was that the 32-year-old played just 1,040 minutes, the equivalent of fewer than 12 full matches. For a 63-game Arsenal season, that’s not a lot.

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Christian Norgaard of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Bukayo Saka during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal and Villarreal at Emirates Stadium on August 06, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images) — Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images

Norgaard reportedly signed a two-year deal with Arsenal, with the option for a third. As it stands, that extra year isn’t expected to be activated, meaning his deal would be up next summer.

The midfielder recently retired from international football, so he won’t even have Denmark games to rack up some minutes next season. If he’s not playing with his club, he won’t be playing much at all.

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK: Christian Nørgaard of Denmark looks on prior to the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A4 match between Denmark and Spain at on November 15, 2024. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) — Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images

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