Arsenal have tabled a £9.3million offer for Brentford's skipper Christian Norgaard. The experienced Bees midfielder has been identified as a cost-effective solution for the Gunners as they aim to strengthen their midfield.

Latest Arsenal transfer news and gossip as the Gunners prepare to go head-to-head with Liverpool for the Premier League title once again

The current holder of that crown is, of course, Ballon d’Or winner Rodri. Manchester City’s midfield lynchpin is the heartbeat of an extraordinary team, and his absence last season had a far greater impact than anyone could have predicted. The best team in England looked anything but. It was remarkable, unpredictable, and quite funny.