Norgaard, who signed a two-year contract at Brentford in March, is set to join Arsenal in a deal worth around £9.3m plus add-ons as they take advantage of the uncertainty at Brentford caused by Thomas Frank's departure to Tottenham.

Brentford have moved quickly to strengthen their midfield ranks in light of Christian Norgaard's impending switch across London to Arsenal

Arsenal agree fee of £10m plus add-ons to sign Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard; one source says add-ons amount to £5m if they are all met, taking total deal to £15m; Brentford captain wants to move to the Gunners,