The Denmark international’s signing, along with that of Martin Zubimendi, signals a potential change in approach from Arsenal. Both Norgaard and Zubimendi excel in progressing play through passes, which should, in theory, enable Arsenal to maximise the ball-carrying abilities from deeper positions of Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard.

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta holds face-to-face talks with Sporting in Portugal as the Premier League club move closer towards a deal for striker Viktor Gyokeres.

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has held face-to-face talks with Sporting in Portugal over a deal for striker Viktor Gyokeres An agreement over personal terms with the 27-year-old is expected to be a formality Gossip: Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga set for Newcastle medical? | Jack Grealish 'monitored' by Spurs, Newcastle & Napoli?

Newcaslte have agreed a £55 million deal with Nottingham Forest for winger Anthony Elanga, a source has told ESPN.

A deal consisting of an initial fee of £52million ($70.7m) plus bonuses that are considered difficult to reach has been agreed