Martin Ødegaard had earlier stressed his decision to join Arsenal on loan in January was to get more playing time so that he can fulfil his dream to become a regular for Real Madrid.
The midfielder wanted to establish himself under Carlo Ancelotti, but it’s yet to happen as he hasn’t convinced the Italian in pre-season training and friendlies so far.
On July 27th, Sport reported Los Blancos were concerned over whether the 22-year-old will be able to fit into the manager’s plans.
Two days later, we covered claims made by Marca that Real Madrid would consider letting the Norway international leave and are ready to listen to offers. It was also stated the Gunners are the ‘main candidate’ to acquire his services.
Ødegaard ended up at the north London club in the second half of last season because he couldn’t get enough minutes under Zinedine Zidane.
Monday’s edition of Mundo Deportivo explains the previous campaign’s scenario could be repeated next term with the former Real Sociedad loanee.
Ancelotti, for his part, has ‘assured’ Ødegaard he will be an ‘important player’, but has ‘not assured him of being a starter’. 
The player ‘does not see anything clear’ about his situation.
This has alerted Arsenal, who are ‘very attentive’ to the Norwegian’s situation, and Mikel Arteta is ready to give Ødegaard the ‘minutes he wants’.
