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Norway coach Hogmo urges superkid Martin Odegaard to resist Man Utd, Liverpool and choose...

Norway coach Per-Mathias Högmo has urged whizkid Martin Ødegaard to resist a move to the Premier League.

The Stromsgodset midfielder, 15, is part of Hogmo's squad for this week's Euro qualifiers.

Ødegaard and his father met with Manchester United officials at the end of last season and he has also been linked with Liverpool and AS Monaco.

But Hogmo has recommended another club the Ødegaard family should consider for the teen.

"He has already made his debut with the national team, but also at club level, he will have to take a step forward. He is a special talent, but it is not easy to say what would be the next best move," said Hogmo.

"He has two choices. Whether he goes to a mid-range club that helps his development, such as Ajax, or he goes directly to an absolute top club.

"You can see that most players that take the second route don't usually succeed."

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