Arsenal wrap up €11m deal for Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard in double-quick time as Thomas Partey heads for exit

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Arsenal have agreed an €11 million (£9m/$13m) deal to sign Christian Norgaard from Brentford, per Fabrizio Romano.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Arsenal are keen to strengthen their central midfield options and have agreed a deal to sign Brentford's Norgaard as a midfield reinforcement. Jorginho has already confirmed his exit from the Emirates Stadium, while no new contract has been agreed with Thomas Partey, who currently looks set to leave as a free agent.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE

Per Romano, Brentford have given Norgaard permission to travel for a medical, after he agreed personal terms with the Gunners. However, the Denmark international is unlikely to be their main recruit in central midfield, with a deal for Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

DID YOU KNOW?

Norgaard joined Brentford in 2019, helping them win promotion to the Premier League under compatriot Thomas Frank. Frank has recently taken over from Ange Postecoglou as Tottenham manager, meaning the two Danes could come up against each other in the north London derby.

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WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

Arsenal are expected to finalise a deal for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga soon, having triggered a £5m release clause in the Spaniard's Chelsea contract, while they are also hoping to land striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP.