Liverpool star Sadio Mane has approved Arsenal’s transfer alternative if they cannot land Martin Odegaard permanently.
The Gunners are keen to tie up a long-term deal for Real Madrid playmaker Odegaard, but it is not known whether Los Blancos want to let him leave for good.
The Norwegian has impressed so far, and has already become a trusted member of Mikel Arteta’s squad.
But should they fail to reach an agreement for Odegaard, Nabil Fekir is understood to be a back up option.
The Real Betis and France man has been one of the best attacking-midfielders in La Liga for years.
And when Liverpool were linked with the 27-year-old, Mane admitted that he was excited by the prospect of the Reds signing him.
"He is a top player, we would be happy seeing him with us," Mane told SFR Sport in 2018, as per the Liverpool Echo. "If he comes he'll do great things with us.
"Yes, it will be like fire if he comes."
Meanwhile, Odegaard has reportedly told his friends that he wants to join Arsenal permanently.
He has previously revealed he feels "at home" at Arsenal and according to football.london has since informed his close friends that he'd like to remain at the Emirates beyond this season.
Real Madrid are yet to put a price tag on the Norway captain's head and it's not yet clear whether they will.
According to Goal, they have agreed with Arsenal to wait until the end of the season before getting down to business and revealing whether they're prepared to sell.
Odegaard has made no secret of the fact that he enjoys working under Arteta.
He said of his boss: “Amazing! He is a really, really good coach, really intelligent, [knows] all the details in the game.
"He's a master of seeing the details. And the way he's coaching us and helping us to achieve things, we're lucky to have him.
"So many things to learn [from him], and as I said, about the details, that's something I really like and I find it interesting. So, yeah, it's very nice to have him as a coach."
ruzdlruy
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In your ash tv
jersey10
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What is Mane doing on Arsenal-Madrid-Betis transfer discussion?
laebilmz
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So is Mané the new head coach of Arsenal or something !
nukdikltuz
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“Amazing! Arteta is really, really, really good in the beginning, but becomes barely a flop by then (look at Arsenal table standings now!) 🤒
true talk jsmooth
Dakbemnr
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This people will always give some good headlines
bencptyz
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I hope Odegaard will not regret when Arteta is tired with him and dump this lad just like Sabila, Ozil, Torera, etc etc. please dont take Arteta words for granted..
you don't sound like a gunners, you sound more like a wagonist to me
Moacemopuy
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I hope Odegaard will not regret when Arteta is tired with him and dump this lad just like Sabila, Ozil, Torera, etc etc. please dont take Arteta words for granted..
Arteta wants his players to have a certain mindset and plays with a high level mentality. Ozil is one of the most talented player football has ever seen but we all know he is not as disciplined which arteta does not tolerate (though I really liked ozil). Also, saliba and torreira are both emery signings which arteta might feel unfit to this tactics, every manager has their own game plan and it's sadly the players who will have to adapt or leave, especially under arteta which he is quite pragmatic and demanding.
wiuklostz
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Arsenal should sign both players, a to keeper, another quality centre back and a top finisher/striker. Job done!
lord_henry-14
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Here is the sweetest part of this article
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This news is 10 days old and most Madrid fan read that and they started being toxic towards Arsenal.He also told his agent to negotiate a deal to help him stay at Arsenal
SteveArsenal
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I thought the writer said Mane is our other alternative[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Venbsuy
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I hope Odegaard will not regret when Arteta is tired with him and dump this lad just like Sabila, Ozil, Torera, etc etc. please dont take Arteta words for granted..
Every player is selected upon his perfomances so stop that rubbish , Ozil was frozen by Emery , Saliba was send on loan for more game time nothing wrong about Arteta and Torreira is also on loan and maybe he doesn't fit his type of play .
Pobactuz
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I hope Odegaard will not regret when Arteta is tired with him and dump this lad just like Sabila, Ozil, Torera, etc etc. please dont take Arteta words for granted..
Suhabsyz
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This is very busy
Piobelmou
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so how is the write up link up with the heading of the article all football app is becoming a bombshell
in fact, I don't understand the heading and the article
m4verickplays
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stop crying, it's his career, if he says he wants to leave, den no need to call him stupid, not all players are modric and toni. that's how u guys said ill stuffs about Luca Henandez of AC Milan, Now ur writing trash about Martin. its so very bad.
oh shut up
Jsmooth
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“Amazing! Arteta is really, really, really good in the beginning, but becomes barely a flop by then (look at Arsenal table standings now!) 🤒
Shut up! He didn’t have have the players he has now in the start of the season, plus the team still needs rebuilding
jndaka
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if like it then stay
DrFranckeinstein
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Here is the sweetest part of this article
Vipbemnty
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so how is the write up link up with the heading of the article all football app is becoming a bombshell
KingMD
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cool, but i don't really get how mane is involved in this situation of odegaard
Lozcemntz
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ronaldo
SINGAM23
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“Amazing! Arteta is really, really, really good in the beginning, but becomes barely a flop by then (look at Arsenal table standings now!) 🤒
raeabcemyz
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Odegaard is playing games with gunners. taking them for a ride. forget him. useless guy!
Boncoprsty
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I don't see anything similar in the Mané's approuval and Odeggar's arsenal exit. 😯😯😯
SawHotz
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Betis only wants £26mil
In that case he'd be a relatively cheaper alternative😅But I guess we should prioritize Aouar before anyone else.
lord_henry-14
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Fekir would be an expensive alternative imo. His release clause is reported to be around £80 mil, I don't see us paying that amount of money lol
Betis only wants £26mil
Kaweesiyazhd
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After all here comes the faded GOAT CR7
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Yeah he has already faded
jesalam14
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papa Perez be like, U will be Bk home son, at the end of this season, Ur papa loves U😍
SawHotz
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Fekir would be an expensive alternative imo. His release clause is reported to be around £80 mil, I don't see us paying that amount of money lol
SawHotz
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considering the article to be true ..I don't understand how stupid is the odegaard decision making off the field ......he is preferring arteta over Zidane just becoz of game time and saying the tactics he had ....common man he need to realize he is at Madrid ...even the players like Luka modric and Toni kroos at start had to struggle for their game time in Madrid ....but they fought n they achieved .....and I watches almost all the matches of Madrid and in the 1st half of the season he has got many chances Zidane used him I'm the starting 11 and as well in the substitute ....he was playing more than Vasquez, isco, jovic, militao, vinicus,Marcelo, nacho at that time ...and then he got injured ...and then he decided to go on loan just becoz of game time I mean what kind of a decision was that ...Zidane wanted him ....but this guy just want everything to be served to him without a fight ....if he doesn't want to fight for his place at Madrid he better leaves no matter how much talent he had .....Madrid is above all individuals.
Well said. No player is bigger than the club. Now let's see if Zidane is able to convince him coz as things stand, he will most likely try to sign for us.
madridrealindia
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stop crying, it's his career, if he says he wants to leave, den no need to call him stupid, not all players are modric and toni. that's how u guys said ill stuffs about Luca Henandez of AC Milan, Now ur writing trash about Martin. its so very bad.
read the whole comment bro ...I said only if he wish to move he should RM will not wait for him .....stop being the promoter of hate and see things logical there are more talented players like him in Madrid n they opt to stay,wait and fight for their places and they are getting their dues .....the case like same as that of cillisen,Lucas digne, semedo, coutinho they didn't fought for their places though they were talented enough to play for Barcelona
capceipst
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After all here comes the faded GOAT CR7
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can you be clearer in what you want to call him?
Wizzycletus
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considering the article to be true ..I don't understand how stupid is the odegaard decision making off the field ......he is preferring arteta over Zidane just becoz of game time and saying the tactics he had ....common man he need to realize he is at Madrid ...even the players like Luka modric and Toni kroos at start had to struggle for their game time in Madrid ....but they fought n they achieved .....and I watches almost all the matches of Madrid and in the 1st half of the season he has got many chances Zidane used him I'm the starting 11 and as well in the substitute ....he was playing more than Vasquez, isco, jovic, militao, vinicus,Marcelo, nacho at that time ...and then he got injured ...and then he decided to go on loan just becoz of game time I mean what kind of a decision was that ...Zidane wanted him ....but this guy just want everything to be served to him without a fight ....if he doesn't want to fight for his place at Madrid he better leaves no matter how much talent he had .....Madrid is above all individuals.
stop crying, it's his career, if he says he wants to leave, den no need to call him stupid, not all players are modric and toni. that's how u guys said ill stuffs about Luca Henandez of AC Milan, Now ur writing trash about Martin. its so very bad.
madridrealindia
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considering the article to be true ..I don't understand how stupid is the odegaard decision making off the field ......he is preferring arteta over Zidane just becoz of game time and saying the tactics he had ....common man he need to realize he is at Madrid ...even the players like Luka modric and Toni kroos at start had to struggle for their game time in Madrid ....but they fought n they achieved .....and I watches almost all the matches of Madrid and in the 1st half of the season he has got many chances Zidane used him I'm the starting 11 and as well in the substitute ....he was playing more than Vasquez, isco, jovic, militao, vinicus,Marcelo, nacho at that time ...and then he got injured ...and then he decided to go on loan just becoz of game time I mean what kind of a decision was that ...Zidane wanted him ....but this guy just want everything to be served to him without a fight ....if he doesn't want to fight for his place at Madrid he better leaves no matter how much talent he had .....Madrid is above all individuals.
Kaweesiyazhd
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After all here comes the faded GOAT CR7
Maverick00
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buendia from Norwich best choice of all