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'I love this' - Laura Woods hopes news about Martin Odegaard's Arsenal contract is true

talksport.com, 21 March 2023, 10:26
Arsenal fan Laura Woods is buzzing to hear about a possible new deal for captain Martin Odegaard.

The 24-year-old has led the Gunners by example during their unlikely title charge - and many consider him the 2022/23 season's standout player.

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But besides being eight points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table, Arsenal are thinking long-term.

Gabriel Martinelli recently agreed fresh terms, while Bukayo Saka and William Saliba are expected to follow suit.

Now, reports suggest Odegaard could sign on for seven years, much to the delight of talkSPORT host Woods.

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She said: "Arsenal are ready to offer Norway playmaker Martin Odegaard a new deal to keep him at the club until 2030.

"I'm very excited about this one. This is the thing about Arsenal, they have to make sure the best players re-sign and sign new deals and get them to commit their future to the club.

"There's no better time to do that than right now when everything is amazing. He's just so great and at the centre of everything. He's such a leader."

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Rangers legend Ally McCoist added: "I just think he might be the most integral player to that team. I go on about the goalkeeper, who has been great, and the two centre-backs.

"For the first time in a long time he's got two centre-backs he can rely on. Holding has come in and done very well.

"In the middle of the park you can argue Partey is as integral as any of them and Saka and the boys up front.

"But I just think Saka is the one who keeps things ticking and moving along nicely.

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"I really think he's a terrific footballer."

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