Arsenal Demand €100 Million for Captain Martin Odegaard Amid Manchester United Interest and Injury Struggles

Arsenal set a €100m price for Martin Odegaard and €65m for Gabriel Martinelli as Manchester United and Barcelona monitor the underused stars.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 9, 2026, 6:35 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Football365

The Precarious Future of the Arsenal Captain

Speculation regarding Martin Odegaard’s future at North London has intensified as the club enters a pivotal summer transfer window. Despite being the official club captain, the 27-year-old Norwegian international has found himself on the periphery of the starting eleven more frequently this season. While injuries to his shoulder, knee, and muscles have played a significant role, tactical decisions by Mikel Arteta have also limited him to just 13 Premier League starts. This perceived dwindling of importance has alerted several major clubs, with Manchester United emerging as a surprising domestic suitor for the former Real Madrid star.

Valuation and the €100 Million Threshold

According to reports from CaughtOffSide, Arsenal are not actively forcing their captain out but have established a definitive valuation for any potential transfer. The club is reportedly willing to entertain offers starting at €100 million. While Odegaard is not currently pushing for an exit and remains under contract until 2028, the significant price tag is intended to ward off all but the most serious bidders. Beyond the interest from Manchester United, continental heavyweights including Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid are said to be monitoring the situation, viewing Odegaard as a high-value creative engine.

Gabriel Martinelli and the Potential for a Summer Exit

The situation surrounding Gabriel Martinelli appears more fluid, with the Brazilian winger reportedly "more likely to leave" the Emirates than Odegaard. Much like the captain, Martinelli’s impact has softened this season, resulting in only nine Premier League starts. Arsenal have allegedly set a price of €65 million for the 24-year-old, who has attracted significant interest from La Liga duo Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. With 62 goals in 263 appearances for the Gunners, Martinelli remains a highly marketable asset, and a sale could provide the necessary funds for Arteta to continue his squad's evolution.