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Matthew Holt

What Martin Odegaard has said about Erling Haaland as Manchester City confirm transfer

Martin Odegaard will face off against Norway teammate Erling Haaland next season, following the announcement of his move to Manchester City. The 21-year-old will officially join on July 1, subject to completion of the deal, and will further bolster Pep Guardiola's attacking prowess heading into next season.

Haaland's rise to stardom via his exploits for the Bundesliga side has set mouths watering about what can be achieved here in England after he set countless goalscoring records in Germany.

But with Odegaard having the inside track on City's new super signing after spending time with him on international duty, the Arsenal midfielder has revealed he previously made a cheeky attempt to try and convince the former Salzburg man to come to the Emirates.

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