Odegaard insists no Arsenal pressure to withdraw from Norway squad

Odegaard was released from Norway's squad yesterday, after only just returning from an ankle injury suffered with the national team in September.

In an interview with TV 2 Norge, he was asked if he had been pressured by Arsenal to make that decision. 

"No. We have had an open and good discussion," said Odegaard. 

"I have spoken with Ståle (Solbakken, Norway coach) since I was injured. We have both been keen to make it happen, and that is also why I am in Norway. 

"This is not about what Arsenal or Ståle have said. 

"It's about my situation."