Martin Odegaard stays at Arsenal as Galatasaray transfer claims denied

Multiple sources close to Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard have dismissed rumors linking him with a move to Turkish club Galatasaray. Reports suggesting the Norwegian midfielder had agreed personal terms or that his agent Bjørn Kvarme had travelled to Istanbul were described as “completely false.” The player remains “very happy” at the Emirates and is expected to continue his role as captain under Mikel Arteta for the upcoming season. The denial follows a wave of speculation in Turkish media and elsewhere, with no concrete agreement reported between the clubs.

Arsenal’s transfer agenda this summer still includes other targets and potential sales, but the Odegaard rumor has been ruled out for now, allowing the club to focus on squad planning ahead of their title defence.