Norgaard close to joining Arsenal

Brentford director of football Phil Giles has confirmed captain Christian Norgaard is close to joining Arsenal.

BBC Sport revealed last week that the two Premier League clubs had agreed a fee, believed to be up to £15m inclusive of add-ons, for the Denmark midfielder.

And Giles admits he expects Norgaard to complete his move to the Emirates Stadium.

"We have been in conversations with Arsenal for the last week to 10 days – as it stands it hasn't been completed yet but it is heading in that direction," Giles told BBC Sport.

"If that happens for him then fantastic, he's earned it. He's been a brilliant captain for us. Let's see how that story ends but we are pretty open about that interest there."