Christian Norgaard

Christian Norgaard will join from Brentford in a deal worth up to £12m, becoming the second midfield signing of the summer after Martin Zubimendi.

Brentford director of football Phil Giles has confirmed they’ve been in negotiations with Arsenal over a deal for Christian Norgaard, which is now heading for completion.

Arsenal’s opening bid for Cristhian Mosquera has been rejected by Valencia, but with personal terms agreed, the Premier League side will return with a new offer.

Christian Norgaard is on the verge of joining Arsenal from Brentford, with the player already set for a medical and a deal fully agreed.

Arsenal have submitted a bid for Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard, according to David Ornstein, with the player keen on a move.

Arsenal are interested in Brentford’s Christian Norgaard as a potential replacement for Thomas Partey this summer, according to a report.

Christian Norgaard has admitted he said sorry to Gabriel Martinelli after his dangerous challenge on Saturday, claiming the Arsenal player accepted his apology.

Gabriel Martinelli has criticised a “nasty” challenge from Brentford’s Christian Norgaard, insisting it could have broken his leg and deserved a red card.

Brentford may face Arsenal without Mark Flekken, their first-choice goalkeeper. Will Hakon Valdimarsson rise to the occasion in a must-watch Premier League clash?