Arsenal fans have been given some exciting transfer news in the last half an hour or so, with key updates from both David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano.
Two of the most reliable names in the industry have now posted about Arsenal’s pursuit of Brentford defensive midfielder Christian Norgaard.
Ornstein posted on X that Arsenal had already made a bid for Norgaard and were waiting for a response from Brentford…
? Arsenal exploring deal to sign Christian Norgaard from Brentford. #AFC proposal for 31yo midfielder ~€11m & awaiting #BrentfordFC reply. Denmark international contracted until June 2027 but keen – among options amid potential Partey exit @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/xhhZ6JlhYt
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 25, 2025
Romano has now added his insight, stating that talks are continuing and that Norgaard wants to join Arsenal.
See below for the Italian journalist’s post on X…
???? Arsenal submitted proposal worth €11m package for Christian Nørgaard, as @MadsWehlast reports.
Negotiations ongoing as Brentford want more and talks continue.
Nørgaard wants to join Arsenal. ? pic.twitter.com/ndtnxYsWKU
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 25, 2025
Kepa to Arsenal is “here we go”
Romano has also given his trademark “here we go” to the deal for Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to move to the Emirates Stadium.
The Spanish shot-stopper’s move to Arsenal is now being described as a done deal, with everything sealed, according to Romano in the X post below…
???? Kepa to Arsenal, here we go! Deal done for the Spanish goalkeeper to join #AFC as new backup for David Raya.
Arsenal activate £5m clause from Chelsea and all documents are now sealed.
One more addition for Arteta after Martin Zubimendi. pic.twitter.com/56w04dmF8w
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 25, 2025
Arsenal triggered Kepa’s £5m release clause at Chelsea, and it seems it should soon be official that they’re bringing in this new experienced backup…
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