FK Haugesund have told Arsenal they will not let teenage
defender Havard Nordveit leave unless the deal suits all
parties.
The Gunners failed with a bid for the highly-rated defender after
Arsene Wenger flew to Norway on Sunday in an attempt to bring
Nordveit to Emirates Stadium.
The 16-year-old subsequently complained that Haugesund's asking
price was 'supernaturally high', with Nordveit apparently keen to
make the move to London.
However, following reports that Arsenal have tabled another bid for
the talented teen, Haugesund director Nils Halvor Berge has
reiterated the club will not let Nordveit go on the cheap, and that
they are keen to retain his services until November.
"We would like to keep Havard until the end of the season, but
Arsenal wants him immediately," Halvor Berge told Nettavisen.
"We are hoping to reach a happy solution which benefits the
club.
"Not just Arsenal and the player should be pleased with the
transfer."
Arsenal reportedly offered £1.8million for the defender and, whilst
Haugesund hold out for more money, Nordveit's agent remains
confident that his client is closing in on a dream move to the
Premiership.
"They (Haugesund) will have to think about the offer for a few
days," agent Jim Solbakken told Haugesunds Avis.
"I'm sure the offer will go through, but the club has to
decide"
Berge has also confirmed that the club have informed other top
European sides of Arsenal's interest in the defender.
