Arsenal have entered talks with Brentford over the signing of Christian Nørgaard, sources have told ESPN.
The 31-year-old has emerged as a surprise option as the Gunners face the possibility of losing two experienced central midfielders this summer.
Jorginho has already left the club to join Flamengo while talks are continuing with Thomas Partey over a possible contract extension.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants to keep Partey at the club but sources have told ESPN that no agreement is currently close — with the main issue thought to be Partey’s wage — and as things stand, he will leave on a free transfer when his contract expires next week.
The Gunners are therefore considering alternatives and have contacted Brentford over Nørgaard’s availability. Sources say signing the Denmark international could cost as much as £15 million ($20.46 million) including add-ons, although no agreement over a fee has yet been reached.
