Real Madrid have reportedly made it clear to Arsenal that they have no intention of allowing Martin Odegaard to leave the club on a permanent deal this summer.
The 22-year-old arrived at the Emirates Stadium on loan in January and has been a regular for the Gunners in the second half of the 2020-21 campaign, making 14 appearances in all competitions.
Mikel Arteta's side are allegedly determined to sign the Norway international on a permanent deal in the upcoming market.
However, according to AS, Madrid are 'counting on' Odegaard for the 2021-22 season and will not allow him to leave during this summer's transfer window.
The report claims that Los Blancos view the Norwegian as a fundamental part of their future due to Luka Modric's age and the injury problems that Toni Kroos has suffered this term.
Odegaard, who has only made 11 first-team appearances for Zinedine Zidane's side, has a contract at the Bernabeu until June 2023.
Matt Law
