Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has been ruled out for at least three weeks with an ankle injury, and Mikel Arteta will need to find a replacement. 

The Norweigan was helped off the field during his national team’s match against Austria in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, a worrying sign for Arsenal fans.

Martin Odegaard plays a crucial role in the Gunners’ midfield as he is able to create chances for fun for the likes of Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz, however, they will need service from somebody else.

New signing Mikel Merino is out for at least three weeks also, so Mikel Arteta’s options for replacements are limited, also considering the transfer window ended over a week ago.

The Gunners’ boss will either need to look at his squad or dip into the free-agent market. Press the next page to see three names that could replace Odegaard in Arsenal’s midfield.