Martin Odegaard’s stance on Arsenal future after Mikel Arteta admission

Martin Odegaard already has thoughts about staying at Arsenal beyond the current season.

It comes after Mikel Arteta's latest admission on the Real Madrid loanee, who was in inspired form at the weekend.

With the Gunners 3-0 down to West Ham after 30 minutes, they were in desperate need of a hero.

And that is exactly what they got in the shape of Odegaard, who despite being just 22 looked a cut above the rest.

His composure, class and creativity was a massive factor in Arsenal's remarkable comeback which saw them draw 3-3 with the Hammers on Sunday, with Alexandre Lacazette striking late.

It has intensified talk of a permanent move from Real Madrid in the summer, a question Odegaard already has a view on.

According to EuroSport, the Norway international does not want to return to the Bernabeu if Zinedine Zidane is in charge – with the Frenchman not especially keen on the midfielder.

The report also states that his form at Arsenal will play a major factor and if he continues to enjoy his time at the Emirates, he is happy to stay.

It comes after Arteta's admission that Odegaard is already a leader in north London after a stellar fine few games.

As well as his display against West Ham, two stunning goals against Olympiacos and Tottenham have seen his stock rise among fans and pundits alike.

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    • Arteta said: "Well, he’s showing that [he is a leader] I think from week one.

    "The way he steps on the pitch, he always wants the ball, the way he commands the pressing. He’s been really influential.

    "I think we’ve all been a bit surprised because he looks really shy and humble, but when he steps on that pitch he’s a real character and he loves to play football.

    "I think he was very intelligent the way he read the game [vs West Ham], the way he affected the game and again he showed how much he wanted to win.

    "When everyone was a little trembling he gave us that stability and that composure on the ball and he created chance after chance."

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