Arsenal Dismiss ‘Ludicrous’ Martin Odegaard Exit Rumors Following Viral Real Madrid and Manchester United Links

Arsenal calls Martin Odegaard exit rumors "ludicrous" as the club rejects a €100m valuation and interest from Real Madrid and Man Utd.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 11, 2026, 7:48 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Football365

Gunners Slam Speculation Over Captain’s Departure

The leadership at Arsenal has reportedly categorized any suggestions of a summer exit for Martin Odegaard as entirely baseless, following a wave of reports linking him to some of Europe’s biggest clubs. Despite a season hampered by injuries and increased competition for places, the Norwegian midfielder remains integral to the club's identity under Mikel Arteta. Internal sources have dismissed the idea of a transfer as "ludicrous," signaling a definitive end to the brief uncertainty that had surrounded the skipper’s future at the Emirates Stadium.

Conflicting Reports on Valuation and Availability

The dismissal of these rumors follows a period of intense media scrutiny where some outlets claimed Arsenal was prepared to cash in on the midfielder for a fee in the region of €100 million (£87 million). These reports suggested that Odegaard’s dwindling starts—only 13 in the Premier League and two in the Champions League this term—had made the club open to a high-value sale. However, the most recent developments indicate that the hierarchy views Odegaard’s current lack of minutes as a temporary byproduct of fitness issues rather than a decline in his strategic importance.

Real Madrid and Manchester United Linked with Shock Swoops

The rumors gained significant traction following reports in the Spanish media that Real Madrid was interested in bringing their former prodigy back to the Bernabéu. Simultaneously, Manchester United was linked with a sensational move for the playmaker, with some claims even suggesting that Odegaard’s representatives had been instructed to open a dialogue with the Red Devils. These links to direct domestic and European rivals created a brief firestorm among the Arsenal fanbase before the club’s firm rebuttal.