Austrian player apologizes to Martin Odegaard after latter suffers serious injury

After a tackle from Christoph Baumgartner, the Gunners captain hobbled off during Norway's 2-1 victory against Austria on Monday night. The injury has been initially classified as a sprained ankle. Christoph Baumgartner, the Austrian, apologised to Odegaard on social media in the meanwhile. The RB Leipzig player said, "It was never my intention to harm this wonderful player. I wish him all the best and a speedy recovery. Come back stronger."

Martin Odegaard was sent back to Arsenal for more scans regarding his ankle injury, according to confirmation from Norway's manager Stale Solbakken. Solbakken spoke to the media on Tuesday regarding the injury to Martin Odegaard during the International break. He said, "I only spoke to him late last night, but not today. He is having an MRI in London, so no one has any results until this afternoon."

Ola Sand, the team doctor, had previously said that an MRI was only necessary if first scans produced no conclusive results. As a result, Odegaard is still awaiting an official diagnosis on his injury that may keep him out of action for a few weeks. Arsenal's next schedule includes matches versus Tottenham Hotspur as well as Manchester City, both of which come before the UEFA Champions League opener versus Atalanta.

Should Arsenal sign Adrien Rabiot as back-up midfielder?

Adrien Rabiot is a free agent, and it looks his wage demands are "pushing away" several Premier League suitors, thus his agents are in contact with Arsenal about bringing him to the Emirates. TBR Football reports this information.

The 29-year-old midfield player, who left Juventus last summer without a contract, has been offered the opportunity to join with a few teams, including the Gunners. Rabiot's representatives have reportedly held discussions with every major English team as well as a number of European clubs, but because of his wage requirements, which stand at £220,000 per week, he has not yet received a firm offer.