Bayern transfer target Ødegaard keen to stay at Arsenal "for a long time"

Arsenal FC talisman Martin Ødegaard has revealed that he would be open to staying at the London club for the foreseeable future. 

However, midfielder's contract, which is scheduled to expire in summer of 2028, inevitably fuels transfer speculation.

Bayern Munich have also been linked with Ødegaard, who was previously said to be open to a move to the German record champions. 

Now, the 27-year-old has poured cold water on those rumors at a press conference with the Norwegian national team.

“I am happy and hope that I can stay there for a long time, but we haven’t started on that yet,” he said, regarding a possible contract extension.

These should follow no later than next summer. The Gunners will hardly risk letting their star player enter the final year of his contract. 

Bayern Munich reportedly remain interested in signing him, but the technically gifted midfielder is not among their top transfer targets.