Arsenal have reportedly completed the signing of Christian Norgaard from Brentford, with the 31-year-old midfielder set to join the club on a deal worth £10 million and up to £2m in add-ons.
According to sources close to the matter, as reported by Softfootball, Norgaard has undergone a medical and is expected to be announced by the club at the end of the week.
The Denmark international brings a wealth of experience and quality to Arsenal’s midfield, offering assurance in playing out from the back and moving the ball through the thirds at the required tempo.Norgaard will strengthen Mikel Arteta’s midfield with proven Premier League experience and leadership qualities.
According to David Ornstein on X, Christian Norgaard has now completed his move to Arsenal. The journalist says the midfielder has done a medical and agreed personal terms, and an announcement is set to come later this week.
Ornstein also notes that Norgaard will only cost Arsenal £12m, which is a decent deal for an experienced Premier League option.
🚨 Arsenal have completed signing of Christian Norgaard from Brentford. Price for 31yo midfielder £10m + up to £2m bonuses. Medical / personal terms done. Announcement due this week. Viewed as good deal for #AFC, #BrentfordFC & Denmark int’l @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/WjhxqfaezT
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 8, 2025
Norgaard was wanted by Tottenham earlier this summer, but it’s Arsenal who appear to have got this deal done. Arsenal fans may well be sceptical about the idea of signing Norgaard. After all, he’s not got any top-level experience and he’s 31 years old.
However, according to former Premier League coach Edu Rubio, speaking to the BBC he said Norgaard could be great for Arsenal.
“Christian can break up play, intercept, tackle, block and win aerial duels. He can let Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice do their thing while he protects their backs,”
“He can also recycle the ball and play forwards effectively. In a league where there are so many transitions, a player who senses danger and has a great ability to regain the ball can be a must-have in your team. His physicality, and the fact it’s been tested at the Premier League also makes him a very sensible signing. He can be a great addition to Arsenal.”
Norgaard is unlikely to be a starting option for Arsenal, but he’ll provide some important depth and much-needed experience behind the likes of Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, and Mikel Merino. This could end up being a very smart signing from Arsenal.
Though it seems there is a divided opinions amongst fans about the news of Christian Norgaard joining Arsenal, Softfootball brings you reactions from fans on X below;
You will have to wonder why Arsenal will go for some players
— WittyCruz | Solflare (@witty_cruz) July 8, 2025
Enough of this unimportant news
Sign a top striker and wingers those are the news we want plz @Arsenal— CITYBOY 💰🇳🇬🇬🇸 (@CityBoyABJ) July 8, 2025
Another fan @im_odeex wrote: Solid business for everyone involved. Arsenal gets experienced midfield depth without breaking the bank, and Norgaard gets his big move at 31. Smart timing.
@alagbesamson3 wrote: It’s a shrewd deal for Arsenal, a solid back up.
@Raffael_AI wrote: Solid move for Arsenal! Norgaard brings experience and depth to the midfield.
@CityBoyABJ wrote: Enough of this unimportant news Sign a top striker and wingers those are the news we want plz
@Arsenal and @alagbesamson3 wrote: It’s a shrewd deal for Arsenal, a solid back up.
In an earlier update, Softfootball reported that Arsenal has intensified talks with Sporting over Gyokeres.
Arsenal are in advanced negotiations with Sporting CP over the signing of goal poacher Viktor Gyökeres, as talks have progressed into the final round.
The Sweden international, 27, has already agreed to personal terms on a five-year contract and has made it clear he favours a move to the Emirates Stadium this summer. However no agreement has been reached on the transfer fee, and discussions are described as positive and moving in the right direction.
