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Arsenal Agree Fee for Norgaard Which Could Rise to £15m
- On 26 June 2025, Arsenal agreed a £10 million fee plus up to £5 million in add-ons to sign Brentford captain Christian Norgaard.
- The deal followed stalled contract talks with midfielder Thomas Partey, whose Arsenal contract expires next week, prompting a midfield replacement search.
- Since joining Brentford in 2019, the 31-year-old captain Norgaard has made over 120 appearances in the Premier League, contributing to the team's promotion in 2021 and leading the squad throughout last season.
- Brentford manager Frank called Norgaard a club captain and important player, and described the previous contract extension as a "no-brainer" for both parties.
- Arsenal secured Norgaard as a solution to replace Jorginho and Partey, while also preparing to confirm signings of Kepa Arrizabalaga and Martin Zubimendi.
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The reason Mikel Arteta wanted to sign Christian Norgaard instead of £20m target
Christian Norgaard is on the verge of joining Arsenal from Brentford (Getty) Arsenal are on the verge of signing Christian Norgaard from Brentford with the midfielder set to undergo a medical. With Thomas Partey set to depart upon the expiration of his contract at the end of the month, the Gunners have moved swiftly to replace their most experienced central midfielder. Mikel Arteta had been hopeful of persuading the Ghana international to sign a…
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