Real Madrid have “first refusal” on Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard, according to Marca journalist Ramon Alvarez de Mon.

The clause means that if any team tables a bid for the Norwegian international in the future, Real will be given a chance to match it before any sale is agreed and Alvarez de Mon believes it is something that Real could take advantage of:

“I understand that Real Madrid have the right of first refusal for Martin Odegaard. There is a chance they are looking into exercising this clause as his talent is very special and he spent little time in Madrid.”

There isn’t a lot for Gunners fans to be worried about here. The first-refusal option only becomes relevant if the London club decide to sell Odegaard, which isn’t at all likely at the moment.

Considering the 24-year-old’s outstanding form this season, you can’t see him being offloaded any time soon. His current deal expires in 2025 so Arsenal are under no pressure to tie him down to a new contract either. Fans will be hoping that he will be leading the Gunners out for many years to come.