Arsenal are working on a deal to sign midfielder Sverre Nypan from Rosenborg. Dialogue between the clubs and with the player’s representatives is advancing, as Arsenal try to land the 18-year-old Norway youth international.

Arsenal are being heavily linked with Norwegian wonderkid Sverre Nypan in the transfer window, although they face competition from a number of clubs for his signature. The Gunners are in need of a forward acquisition this month but have also set their sights on landing one of Europe’s hottest midfield prospects.

The gifted teenager has made a record-breaking start to his career in Norway, attracting the attention of Europe's elite in the process

The midfielder made his debut aged 15 and is the latest exciting prospect to come out of Norway, in the footsteps of Odegaard and Haaland

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Amid their resurgence as a title-challenging team, Arsenal have become used to battling with rival clubs to sign players and the hunt for Nypan is no exception. However, given not every target has ended up at the Emirates, the Gunners must not be beaten to the signing of Sverre Nypan.

Arsenal and Manchester City are battling to sign teenage midfielder Sverre Nypan from Rosenborg, sources have told ESPN.

Arsenal have stepped up their pursuit to sign Rosenberg midfielder Sverre Nypan in the January transfer window. The Athletic reports that while no agreement or firm decision has been made on Nypan’s future,

The report adds that Arsenal are hopeful that his relationship with fellow coutryman Odegaard could help influence Nypan’s decision. Any deal would likely see the teenager come