Arsenal enjoyed a busy summer transfer window of ins and outs.
Technical director Edu brought in six first-team signings, splashing out over £140million on Aaron Ramsdale, Ben White, Nuno Tavares, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Albert Sambi Lokonga and Martin Odegaard - all of which were 23-years-old or under at the time of joining.
Odegaard was signed for a reported £30million, having spent the second half of last season on loan in north London.
The former Real Madrid star has enjoyed a productive start to the current campaign, netting the winner against Burnley last month courtesy of a stunning free-kick that flew past a helpless Nick Pope between the sticks.
However, the main reason that the Gunners brought him to the Emirates Stadium was his ability to unlock defences, with the Norway captain famed for his delicate touch and precise passing - attributes that can help any side break down a resolute deep block.
In fact, the 22-year-old has already registered 20 progressive passes this term, a statistic that reads even more impressive when you consider the fact that he missed the opening two Premier League game weeks.
Odegaard has also notched 4.03 shot-creating actions per game this term, a tally that can only be bettered by two midfielders under 23-years-old.
The youngster has been equally as impressive for his country, providing 27 key passes for his teammates in World Cup qualifying, the most of any player under 23, illustrating why the Gunners opted to sign him over other targets in the summer window.
He has also admitted to settling in well at the Emirates, claiming that he enjoys the dressing room atmosphere more than that of Real Madrid.
"When you are at the highest level, it is not so easy to make friends and that kind of thing. At least not when you are young and you come from another place. Sometimes it can be difficult. It is not easy to integrate into core of the locker room.
"You live a bit of your life outside. You get more lonely. It may not be the locker room culture I was used to at Stromsgodset. It's different. But that has made me stronger and I'm very happy and glad to have lived it."
"I would say it's great," he said when asked about the difference in the two clubs.
"I think it's like that in the bigger clubs. Everything becomes a little more dispersed. I'm very happy where I am now at Arsenal, which has a very nice dressing room."
