Bellingham’s high-profile transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid this summer has undoubtedly solidified his status as one of football’s premier talents. His seamless integration into the Real Madrid squad has only heightened his value, establishing him as a coveted asset on the global football stage.
Despite the general belief that Bellingham could seamlessly fit into any football team, an Arsenal supporter made a bold claim, asserting that there’s a player in the Gunners’ roster they wouldn’t trade for Bellingham – namely, Martin Odegaard.
In a recent talkSPORT interview, Darren Bent explored the hypothetical scenario of swapping Odegaard for Bellingham at Arsenal. While acknowledging Bellingham’s superior skills, Bent hesitated to replace Odegaard, citing the latter’s role as the current captain under Mikel Arteta.
Bent conceded that Bellingham might be the better player but emphasized the significance of Odegaard’s captaincy at Arsenal. He expressed a willingness to make a trade under different circumstances, suggesting a swap for players like Kai Havertz.
Despite recognizing Bellingham’s once-in-a-generation talent, capable of excelling in various midfield roles, Bent highlighted Odegaard’s exceptional contributions as Arsenal’s captain. However, he acknowledged that Arsenal’s progress might be a bit late in the race for Bellingham but remains optimistic about the club’s future trajectory and its potential to compete for top talents.
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