Christian Norgaard is set to undergo a medical examination at Everton after the Premier League club reached an agreement to acquire the midfielder from Arsenal for a fee of around £7 million. The Denmark international, 32, would become Everton’s fourth signing of the summer transfer window, with the medical expected to take place within the week.

Norgaard joined Arsenal last summer from Brentford for a reported fee of up to £12 million but featured in just seven Premier League matches during his first season at the club. His impending move marks him as the second first-team player to depart Arsenal this summer, following the transfer of Belgian winger Leandro Trossard to Turkish side Besiktas.

The midfielder’s exit occurs amid Arsenal’s ongoing efforts to strengthen their squad, with the club actively pursuing Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. This suggests the club aims to refresh its midfield options ahead of the upcoming season.

Everton’s addition of Norgaard signals the club’s intent to bolster their midfield with experienced Premier League talent, as they look to improve on their previous campaign. The transfer fee, reportedly less than what Arsenal initially paid for Norgaard, indicates a willingness from both clubs to negotiate terms that suit their respective strategies during this transfer window.