Andrea Berta in 'regular' contact as Arsenal handed massive Christian Norgaard transfer update | OneFootball

Gunners closing in on the signing of the experienced Denmark international

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Brentford sporting director Phil Giles has effectively confirmed Christian Norgaard’s move to Arsenal.

Arsenal have already agreed personal terms with Norgaard and a medical has been scheduled for the Denmark international later this week.

Giles has since revealed that the transfer is “more likely to happen than not”, citing conversations with the Gunners’ new sporting director Andrea Berta over the deal.

“As it stands, I think it’s more likely to happen than not, but we have to go through the full process, tick all the boxes, and we’ll see at the end of it.

“He’s been a fantastic player for us, unbelievable. I’m actually happy for him that he has earned the opportunity, at this stage of his career, age 31, to go and have the opportunity to win some trophies.

“It isn’t done yet but we are aware that, if and when he does depart, we also have a leadership void to fill. We’ll look to cover it.”

Arsenal are close to completing the signing of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea as links to Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera and the pursuit of a striker continue.