Arsenal set to announce £12m transfer for Brentford and Denmark midfielder Christian Norgaard this week with medical already completed

Arsenal will soon announce the signing of Brentford star Christian Norgaard to add more depth and experience to their midfield options.

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• Arsenal set to announce Norgaard deal
• £12m transfer agreed with Brentford
• Medical already completed

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Arsenal will soon announce they have completed a deal for Brentford midfielder Norgaard, according to . The Gunners have been in talks with the Bees over the last few weeks and a transfer worth around £10 million (€11.5 million/$13.5 million) plus a further £2 million in potential add-ons has been agreed. Norgaard has already completed his medical and official confirmation is expected to come later this week.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Norgaard's arrival comes soon after the north London giants completed a deal for Real Sociedad and Spain star Martin Zubimendi. Back-up goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has also joined Mikel Arteta's squad, while talks are ongoing for Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Norgaard signed for Brentford in 2019 and played a key role under former manager Thomas Frank as they climbed into the Premier League and established themselves as tricky top-flight opposition. The 31-year-old played in 34 league matches during the 2025-26 campaign, contributing five goals and four assists.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR NORGAARD AND ARSENAL?

  Norgaard's move will soon be made official and he will link up with his new team-mates for pre-season imminently. The Gunners are looking to go one better in the 2025-26 season after finishing second behind Liverpool in the Premier League title race last term.