Arsenal are set for a busy end to the transfer window as Mikel Arteta looks to complete his squad with three late additions.
Goalkeeper Mat Ryan has arrived on loan from Brighton for the remainder of the season, filling the hole that was left by Matt Macey's move to Hibernian.
A new left-back is being targeted and will be the focus for the final chunk of the window, with Martin Odegaard ticking another box for the Gunners.
The 22-year-old is poised to sign on loan from Real Madrid after Arsenal won the battle for the services of the Norway international.
Real Sociedad, who Odegaard excelled with last season, were keen on bringing the midfielder back to the San Sebastian but Edu's talks with the player's entourage helped to convince him of a move.
As reported by football.london, Real Madrid loanee Dani Ceballos also had a part to play as he spoke to his Los Blancos teammate and persuaded him to choose north London as his destination.
Unsurprisingly, that earned a response from Arsenal fans on social media who hailed the Spaniard for playing his role in a transfer that could spark life into the Gunners' season.
Arteta's side have often been barren of creativity midfield and while Emile Smith Rowe's breakthrough has been a shining light, there is a danger of putting too much pressure on the 20-year-old too son.
Odegaard's addition will help with both of those concerns and, while there won't be an option for a permanent switch, he will be a welcome recruit.
