Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said Thomas Partey is ‘very frustrated’ by his struggles with injuries which have prevented him from becoming a key player for the Gunners.
What are the terms of Odegaard’s loan?
There is no obligation to buy included in the deal that has taken Odegaard onto Arsenal’s books.
As things stand, he will be due back in Madrid when the 2020-21 campaign comes to a close.
The Gunners may decide to explore the option of a permanent deal, though, as the general consensus is that long-term successors are required to fill the boots of Mesut Ozil.
A World Cup winner departed for Fenerbahce during the winter transfer window, bringing a long-running saga regarding his future to a close.
The bigger picture
Arsenal are being linked with a number of creative midfielders heading towards the summer.