French Ligue 1 champions, PSG, are planning a shock move for Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard to replace Lionel Messi.
The French giants who have wrapped their 11th French Ligue 1 title following a draw with Strasbourg are hoping to lineup the Norwegian midfield sensation at Parc des Princes next season.
The star-studded side are bracing for the exit of Lionel Messi whose contract expires next month with no headway in contract renewal talks.
Lionel Messi’s popularity with PSG fans have dwindled of recent following the club’s Champions League deadlock.
He has been booed by impatient PSG fans with some calling for him to leave the club due to his underwhelming two-year stint with the club.
Lionel Messi and PSG were reportedly on the table for a contract renewal talks but negotiation stalled with reports emerging a new deal is unlikely for the Argentina World Cup hero.
The relationship between him and the club worsened following his unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia.
He was suspended from the squad and later reinstated after he tendered an apology but it was evident the Barcelona legend was on the exit lane from Parc Des Princes.
There were reports linking him to a move to Saudi Arabia with Saudi giants Al-Hilal on the trail of the seven time Ballon d’Or winner.
Barcelona also confirmed contact with Lionel Messi to lure him back to the club before subsequent reports said he has agreed a deal with Al-Hilal to join the club in the summer.
His father and agent, Jorge Messi, debunked the reports, saying Lionel Messi is still a PSG player and will only take a decision on his future at the end of the season.
Meanwhile, we understand the French Ligue 1 giants are bracing for his exit and are lining up a number of summer targets to beef up the squad and fill the void.
According to Daily Mail, PSG have made a shock move for Martin Odegaard to shore up the squad with Lionel Messi’s exit on the card.
Martin Odegaard has been Mikel Arteta’s key man in Arsenal’s push for the Premier League title in the just-concluded 2022/23 Premier League season.
For the first time in his spell with the Gunners, Martin Odegaard has hit over 20 Premier League goals or assists for the Gunners in a single season.
He has racked up 15 goals for the club with eight assists, helping the Gunners finished second on the Premier League table with 84 points.
Despite interest by the French champions, Arsenal are not likely to enter into talks to sell Martin Odegaard this season. Odegaard is key to Mikel Arteta’s plan next season. He has two years remaining in his Arsenal contract.
Mikel Arteta is reportedly budgeting £180m for the summer transfer activities with key names expected to leave the club in the summer.
Granit Xhaka is already closing in on his Arsenal exit with Bayer Leverkusen said to be his next destination.
Arsenal are also reportedly ready to part ways with Thomas Partey, Rob Holding and Kieran Tierney in the summer.
How long is Martin Odegaard’s Arsenal contract?
Martin Odegaard signed a four-year contract with Arsenal in 2021 worth £16m. His contract with the club will expire in 2025.
How much is Martin Odegaard’s weekly wage at Arsenal?
Martin Oddegard annual Arsenal salary is estimated at £4m. His weekly wage is £115,000.
What is Martin Odegaard’s transfer value?
Martin Odegaard’s transfer value now is £80m. He is one of the most valuable player at Arsenal.
