Real Madrid have named Martin Odegaard as one of their untouchable players in the transfer market.
It comes as a huge blow to Arsenal, who were desperate to sign the Norway international on a permanent basis this summer.
Mikel Arteta is a massive fan of the 22-year-old, who has hit the ground running since his loan in January.
The Spaniard was desperate for a creative midfielder in the winter transfer window with Norwich star Emi Buendia also chased.
But Real Madrid have put a spanner in the works by insisting that Odegaard will not be sold.
According to Marca, Bernabeu chiefs have named the youngster as one of four untouchables.
Rodrygo, Fede Valverde and Vinicius Jr are the other three to be included.
It will come as a huge blow to Arsenal, while Ian Wright is a known fan of the midfielder.
“What you want to see from him [Odegaard] is a player that has got unbelievable potential and ability,” he said last month.
“You want to see him in a game like that where he’s going to be in the meat and bones of the game where he’s got to pick the ball up and does what he does.
“He wants the ball and plays it, he’s very efficient with it. He done it in a game where Arsenal needed it.”
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