Arsenal exploring £10m deal for Brentford’s Norgaard

In light of uncertainty surrounding Thomas Partey’s future, Arsenal are interested in Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard.

The Gunners are reportedly looking into a deal worth an initial £10 million and a potential £5 million in performance-related add-ons for the 31-year-old Danish international, according to sources.

Norgaard, who hasn’t been a long-term target for the Gunners, is now on the club’s radar as they look for midfield experience. Partey, 32, has so far failed to agree terms regarding an extension to his contract.

Partey will leave the Ghana midfielder if a deal is not reached by the end of the week.

Norgaard, who left Brentford in 2019 and became a key player under former manager Thomas Frank, who has since assumed the role of manager at Tottenham, is set to expire in 2027.

BBC Sport’s Matthew Hobbs

The 31-year-old just finished his sixth consecutive season at Gtech Community Stadium, including all four of the Bees’ Premier League campaigns.

Norgaard has made 201 interceptions since making his top-flight debut in 2021, which is the most of any Premier League player this year. He also ranks third overall in recoveries (844) and third in tackles won (189).