Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is in the peak of his career with his potential fully realised

Odegaard’s decision to join Real Madrid as a teenager seemed to backfire when he was sent out on loan to the Netherlands. But he refused to let that setback hold him back. Instead, he used the experience to grow and develop as a player.

Today, Odegaard is a leader on and off the pitch. He has matured into a natural leader, leading by example and taking responsibility for his actions. His silky style and magical left foot evoke memories of Liam Brady from another era.

Off the pitch, Odegaard is a perfect mentor to Arsenal’s emerging stars. He has been an inspiration to young players like Ethan Nwaneri, who has been tipped for greatness.

Odegaard’s path to the top is a lesson to all young players. Hard work, dedication, and a willingness to learn are essential to achieving success in the cutthroat world of professional football.

As Odegaard looks to lead Arsenal to the Premier League title, he is an example to all of what can be achieved with talent, hard work, and a never-say-die attitude.

The Arsenal captain is now setting his sights on leading Arsenal to the Premier League title

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Brighton deserve praise for Welbeck revival 

Danny Welbeck has scored more Premier League goals for Brighton than any of his other clubs. They signed him on a free at 29 after a string of injuries and his release by Watford. 

The talent spotting at the Amex attracts plenty of plaudits for unearthing hidden gems, but to revive Welbeck, keep him fit and squeeze 25 goals out of him is impressive in another way. At 33, he has started this season with two goals.

Danny Welbeck has scored more Premier League goals for Brighton than any of his other clubs

Satisfying to see Szmodics step-up

Ipswich have spent big on the best players in the Championship, which can be risky if you end up paying Premier League prices for a very good Championship team. 

But it’s satisfying to see players step up with confidence, as Sam Szmodics did with a goal on his full debut at Manchester City. 

Some clubs will regret not moving for Viktor Gyokeres when he left Coventry last year.

Sammie Szmodics scored against Man City having stepped up from the Championship

Spurs set to cash-in on Clarke transfer 

Tottenham will receive a healthy cut of Jack Clarke’s transfer fee to Ipswich, having inserted a sell-on clause of 25 per cent when making his loan move to Sunderland permanent in 2022. 

That’s nearly £5million, which doesn’t buy much in the Premier League but is not to be sniffed at. 

Exeter transformed their academy with the sell-on fee when Ollie Watkins joined Aston Villa and now Peterborough are praying Ivan Toney does not leave Brentford on a free when his deal is up next year.

Jack Clarke has joined Ipswich, with another ex-Tottenham youngster filling hits boots at Sunderland in winger Romaine Mundle 

Former Spurs product steps into Clarke’s shoes

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