Martin Odegaard set for huge pay rise as Arsenal contract talks progress with next deal planned

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard and star defender Ben White are set to be the next two players to commit their long-term futures at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta has been able to secure new contracts for Bukayo Saka, Aaron Ramsdale, William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli in recent months — protecting the core of his squad.

Odegaard and White proved to be crucial figures for the Gunners last season despite just missing out on a first Premier League title since 2004. The Norway international has recently given a fresh update on talks over a new deal with Arsenal during the international break. Speaking to Nettavisen, the 24-year-old said: “I don’t have much to say, apart from the fact that I am very happy at Arsenal — I hope I can be there for a long time.

«Beyond that, I have no comment right now. Now, it is the national team that is in focus,» he added.

According to The Daily Mail, Odegaard is in advanced talks over a new contract — while White is set to open formal talks over an extension in a 'matter of weeks'. The Arsenal captain’s current deal expires at the end of next season and the Gunners have made the Norwegian playmaker's future a priority.

The report adds that talks between Arsenal and Odegaard’s representatives over an initial four-year deal are said to be progressing positively. The 24-year-old is expected to receive a sharp pay increase from his current deal worth in the region of £120,000-per-week.

As for White, who was signed from Brighton for £50million in 2021, the defender emerged as an important player for the Gunners since his arrival. The 25-year-old's existing contract has just under three years left to run — but there is an understanding at Arsenal that the versatile defender should be rewarded for