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Arsenal player to hold medical today ahead of transfer exit

New sources have confirmed that Christian Norgaard’s Everton medical is set to take place today, with the player leaving Arsenal for around £7m.

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - JULY 23: Christian Norgaard of Arsenal in action during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Arsenal FC and AC Milan at the National Stadium on July 23, 2025 in Singapore. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)
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Following rumours on social media on Monday, Simon Jones confirms for the Daily Mail that Christian Norgaard’s Everton medical is expected to take place today.

James McNicholas writes for The Athletic that the medical tests will take place soon, so it’s seemingly just a matter of time until the player completes his exit, a little over a year after joining.

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)
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David Ornstein previously confirmed for the same outlet that Everton and Arsenal have agreed a fee in the region of £7m.

Norgaard joined Arsenal last July for £10m, plus £2m in add-ons, signing a two-year deal with the option of a third. So a £7m sale isn’t bad business, for a player who is now a year older and technically in the final 12 months of his contract.

Norgaard was in attendance for Arsenal’s friendly match against Girona on Saturday, but it was notable that he didn’t make the squad for the game. Presumably, Mikel Arteta didn’t want to risk an injury given the player’s likely imminent transfer.

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
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It’s been reported all summer that Arsenal were willing to listen to bids for Norgaard, with Crystal Palace also among the clubs interested in signing him.

Though Norgaard only joined Arsenal in 2025, his limited minutes meant a departure was always on the table. The Danish midfielder played just 1,040 minutes, the equivalent of fewer than 12 full matches. For a 63-game Arsenal season, that’s not a lot.

Norgaard became a Premier League winner in his first season with the Gunners, as well as making his first appearances in the Champions League.

But after retiring from international football with Denmark, he’ll want to ensure he’s playing for his club in 2026/27.

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)
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