Arsenal have agreed to a modest €11 million deal with Brentford for their captain Christian Norgaard to reinforce Mikel Arteta’s midfield options.

According to Foot Mercato, Arsenal have agreed on a €11 million deal with Brentford for the signing of club captain Christian Norgaard. The Danish midfielder, 31, will undergo his medical tests in the coming days as personal terms are also in place as the Gunners bear arch-rivals Tottenham for the midfielder’s signature.

Arsenal have reacted well to the prospect of losing Thomas Partey on a free transfer and agreed a deal for a replacement. The Gunners are focused on bringing in a striker as well as a left winger during this summer window, having already agreed deals for Martin Zubimendi to shore up their midfield and Kepa Arrizabalaga as David Raya’s backup.

After talks with Partey collapsed and it appeared that the Ghanaian might leave the club on a free transfer, the Gunners have been proactive in identifying a replacement and reactive enough to get a deal done swiftly. The said player is Christian Norgaard, the 31-year-old Premier League captain from Brentford, as the north Londoners were indeed interested from a few days earlier.

Arsenal have now agreed to a modest €11 million deal with Brentford for their skipper as the next steps to formalise the transfer will take place. The midfielder is all set for his medical tests in the next few days, while personal terms were agreed upon over the course of Wednesday as per Fabrizio Romano.

The signing might not be a glamourous addition for the liking of some fans, but Norgaard could be an effective addition to Mikel Arteta’s squad. The experienced Danish star brings in plenty of knowledge of the Premier League as well as seen as a viable replacement for Partey, which may not elevate Arteta’s squad quality, but at least keeps the balance intact.

Arsenal have beaten Tottenham in Christian Norgaard chase

Arsenal were expected to go head-to-head with Tottenham for the signing of Norgaard. The 31-year-old Premier League captain was a priority for new Spurs boss and former Brentford man Thomas Frank, as he needed a familiar face to restore some balance in the squad.

Brentford were expected to frustrate Tottenham should they enter the Norgaard chase. As per TBR, Frank was pushing Daniel Levy to negotiate with Brentford for the 31-year-old Premier League captain. However, losing in the race to their local rivals will come as a bitter blow, as Arsenal are set to sign the Danish midfielder on a modest fee, as he will bring plenty of positives to Arteta’s plans.