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Report: Arsenal agree midfielder exit as Everton close in on deal

Christian Norgaard’s time at Arsenal appears to be nearing an end, with David Ornstein reporting that Everton have reached an agreement in principle with the Gunners over the experienced midfielder.

According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, the 32-year-old is expected to join the Toffees in a deal worth around £7 million, although the transfer still requires formal completion. A medical is expected to take place next week ahead of the proposed move.

A short Arsenal stay looks set to end

Norgaard only arrived at the Emirates last summer after completing his move from Brentford, bringing Premier League experience and leadership to Mikel Arteta’s squad.

His signing was viewed as a sensible addition to provide depth and experience in midfield, but his Arsenal career now looks set to end after just one season if this latest report is finalised.

The Dane also recently announced his retirement from international football , explaining that he wanted to focus fully on the latter stages of his club career. That decision now appears likely to be made as an Everton player rather than an Arsenal one.

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Midfield reshuffle continues

Arsenal’s midfield has undergone significant changes this summer, and Norgaard’s proposed departure would represent another step in that evolution.

The Gunners have continued to reshape the squad, with opportunities and departures forming part of the club’s wider planning ahead of the new campaign.

Arsenal are carefully assessing their midfield options with Bruno Guimaraes widely tipped to be announced as an Arsenal player imminently, and the story of this transfer window is Vinicius Junior’s potential move to Arsenal.

While the move is not yet complete, Ornstein’s update suggests the deal is now progressing towards its final stages, with only the remaining formalities and a medical left to complete.

If everything goes according to plan, Norgaard could soon be swapping north London for Merseyside.

Would you be disappointed to see Christian Norgaard leave so soon after arriving at Arsenal, or do you think this makes sense for all parties? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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