Real Madrid are insisting on the inclusion of a buyback clause in any potential permanent transfer deal for Martin Odegaard this summer. The Norway midfielder is wanted by Arsenal this summer after impressing on a short term loan last season and is able to leave the Santiago Bernabeu for the right price. Whilst new manager Carlo Ancelotti cannot guarantee the 22-year-old first team football this season, he does have a place for Odegaard in his long term plans. As a result, Los Blancos want a clause inserted in any deal that would allow them to re-sign him for a set fee in the future. Arsenal would have to allow Real Madrid to include a buyback clause if they want to sign Martin Odegaard...
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