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Liverpool Transfer News: Latest on Martin Odegaard, Joao Mario Rumours
- Updated: August 5, 2016
Real Madrid youngster Martin Odegaard is reportedly “desperate” to seal a loan move to Liverpool, while reports in the Portuguese press say the Reds have not given up on Sporting midfielder Joao Mario just yet.
As reported by Joe Rimmer of the Liverpool Echo, Odegaard is expected to leave Los Blancos on a loan move during the summer transfer window, as the teenager has found few opportunities to impress in the Spanish capital.
He mainly featured for Real Madrid’s B-team, Castilla, and while he has impressed in pre-season, a loan move can only help his progression. He never made a secret of the fact he was a Liverpool fan when just about every top team in Europe courted him, and naturally, Anfield is now being touted as a possible destination.
The buzz surrounding Odegaard when he first stole the spotlight was incredible, as the youngster, then just 15 years old, impressed with a host of great performances for Stromsgodset. He flashed remarkable upside and even held his own on international duty with Norway.
Here’s a look at some of his highlights:
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Odegaard spent weeks traveling the continent and meeting with top clubs before eventually picking Real―the type of club bulking with talent and less willing to give youngsters a chance. Predictably, he has struggled to find minutes with the senior team, appearing in just one official match so far.
Still just 17 years old, Odegaard remains one of the most talented young players in the world, but he’s in dire need of some consistent playing time at the senior …
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