Norgaard, who signed a two-year contract at Brentford in March, is set to join Arsenal in a deal worth around £9.3m plus add-ons as they take advantage of the uncertainty at Brentford caused by Thomas Frank's departure to Tottenham.

In order not to get left behind in the transfer market this summer, Mikel Arteta and the Arsenal board appear to be making various moves which could have a significant and positive impact for them in 2025/26.

Brentford have moved quickly to strengthen their midfield ranks in light of Christian Norgaard's impending switch across London to Arsenal